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 | $179.85 | 3.330% | $185.839 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #2 | $85.85 | 3.696% | $89.023 | $89.02 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.62 | 10.558% | $274.8693 | $274.87 | $274.85 | $274.90 |
Purchase #4 | $44.58 | 6.345% | $47.4086 | $47.41 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
Purchase #5 | $226.38 | 8.867% | $246.4531 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
Purchase #6 | $37.37 | 5.411% | $39.3921 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
Purchase #7 | $173.48 | 7.225% | $186.0139 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.13 | $1,068.9990 | $1,068.99 | $1,068.95 | $1,069.00 |