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 | $189.90 | 3.500% | $196.5465 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.62 | 7.663% | $170.7751 | $170.78 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
Purchase #3 | $72.37 | 8.720% | $78.6807 | $78.68 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
Purchase #4 | $11.90 | 8.382% | $12.8975 | $12.90 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
Purchase #5 | $52.32 | 12.244% | $58.7261 | $58.73 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
Purchase #6 | $18.25 | 12.632% | $20.5553 | $20.56 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
Purchase #7 | $40.99 | 3.471% | $42.4128 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $544.35 | $580.5940 | $580.61 | $580.65 | $580.60 |