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 | $176.33 | 5.574% | $186.1586 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
Purchase #2 | $204.29 | 6.853% | $218.29 | $218.29 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
Purchase #3 | $97.54 | 6.111% | $103.5007 | $103.50 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
Purchase #4 | $28.99 | 10.800% | $32.1209 | $32.12 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
Purchase #5 | $34.37 | 3.296% | $35.5028 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #6 | $33.84 | 4.531% | $35.3733 | $35.37 | $35.35 | $35.40 |
Purchase #7 | $49.71 | 7.666% | $53.5208 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $625.07 | $664.4671 | $664.46 | $664.40 | $664.50 |