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 | $182.43 | 7.710% | $196.4954 | $196.50 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #2 | $94.36 | 3.229% | $97.4069 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
Purchase #3 | $176.54 | 5.153% | $185.6371 | $185.64 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
Purchase #4 | $225.33 | 13.438% | $255.6098 | $255.61 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #5 | $122.64 | 10.769% | $135.8471 | $135.85 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #6 | $97.47 | 4.784% | $102.133 | $102.13 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
Purchase #7 | $130.91 | 8.727% | $142.3345 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.68 | $1,115.4638 | $1,115.47 | $1,115.50 | $1,115.30 |