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 | $187.42 | 5.531% | $197.7862 | $197.79 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
Purchase #2 | $79.44 | 9.355% | $86.8716 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
Purchase #3 | $29.40 | 3.800% | $30.5172 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
Purchase #4 | $5.60 | 7.552% | $6.0229 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
Purchase #5 | $152.58 | 5.483% | $160.946 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $160.90 |
Purchase #6 | $244.32 | 8.581% | $265.2851 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
Purchase #7 | $244.78 | 4.780% | $256.4805 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.54 | $1,003.9095 | $1,003.92 | $1,003.90 | $1,003.90 |