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 | $186.35 | 5.489% | $196.5788 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #2 | $74.83 | 9.715% | $82.0997 | $82.10 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
Purchase #3 | $182.34 | 7.271% | $195.5979 | $195.60 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
Purchase #4 | $200.35 | 13.328% | $227.0526 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
Purchase #5 | $51.66 | 5.767% | $54.6392 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
Purchase #6 | $39.99 | 7.359% | $42.9329 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
Purchase #7 | $122.63 | 11.844% | $137.1543 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $858.15 | $936.0554 | $936.05 | $936.10 | $936.10 |