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 | $80.83 | 5.748% | $85.4761 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $154.97 | 3.230% | $159.9755 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
Purchase #3 | $67.64 | 4.324% | $70.5648 | $70.56 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
Purchase #4 | $182.55 | 10.338% | $201.422 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
Purchase #5 | $35.50 | 4.798% | $37.2033 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
Purchase #6 | $216.49 | 5.594% | $228.6005 | $228.60 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
Purchase #7 | $186.25 | 12.459% | $209.4549 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.23 | $992.6971 | $992.69 | $992.70 | $992.80 |