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 | $185.40 | 5.689% | $195.9474 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $195.90 |
Purchase #2 | $39.66 | 3.745% | $41.1453 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
Purchase #3 | $246.91 | 11.560% | $275.4528 | $275.45 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
Purchase #4 | $59.89 | 10.660% | $66.2743 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
Purchase #5 | $142.38 | 7.361% | $152.8606 | $152.86 | $152.85 | $152.90 |
Purchase #6 | $47.37 | 7.149% | $50.7565 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
Purchase #7 | $78.99 | 6.444% | $84.0801 | $84.08 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.60 | $866.5170 | $866.52 | $866.50 | $866.60 |