Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $167.62 | 10.471% | $185.1715 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
Purchase #2 | $85.78 | 3.152% | $88.4838 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #3 | $101.98 | 3.652% | $105.7043 | $105.70 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.67 | 3.196% | $235.9783 | $235.98 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
Purchase #5 | $151.84 | 13.421% | $172.2184 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #6 | $246.47 | 3.806% | $255.8506 | $255.85 | $255.85 | $255.90 |
Purchase #7 | $37.95 | 13.187% | $42.9545 | $42.95 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.31 | $1,086.3614 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.50 |