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 | $185.73 | 5.797% | $196.4968 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $126.78 | 4.777% | $132.8363 | $132.84 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
Purchase #3 | $235.72 | 11.635% | $263.146 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
Purchase #4 | $223.99 | 6.604% | $238.7823 | $238.78 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #5 | $45.33 | 6.215% | $48.1473 | $48.15 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
Purchase #6 | $198.70 | 9.432% | $217.4414 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
Purchase #7 | $54.34 | 12.137% | $60.9352 | $60.94 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,070.59 | $1,157.7853 | $1,157.80 | $1,157.85 | $1,157.60 |