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 | $168.90 | 10.124% | $185.9994 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Purchase #2 | $143.33 | 6.161% | $152.1606 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
Purchase #3 | $6.95 | 13.262% | $7.8717 | $7.87 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
Purchase #4 | $247.48 | 9.646% | $271.3519 | $271.35 | $271.35 | $271.40 |
Purchase #5 | $207.66 | 13.105% | $234.8738 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
Purchase #6 | $69.80 | 13.843% | $79.4624 | $79.46 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
Purchase #7 | $52.82 | 3.375% | $54.6027 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $896.94 | $986.3225 | $986.31 | $986.25 | $986.50 |