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 | $186.30 | 5.533% | $196.608 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #2 | $148.93 | 12.178% | $167.0667 | $167.07 | $167.05 | $167.10 |
Purchase #3 | $118.56 | 8.553% | $128.7004 | $128.70 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
Purchase #4 | $27.80 | 11.157% | $30.9016 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #5 | $224.39 | 11.855% | $250.9914 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $161.81 | 7.526% | $173.9878 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
Purchase #7 | $35.98 | 13.395% | $40.7995 | $40.80 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $903.77 | $989.0554 | $989.06 | $989.05 | $989.10 |