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 | $175.52 | 5.675% | $185.4808 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #2 | $241.67 | 12.613% | $272.1518 | $272.15 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
Purchase #3 | $158.77 | 11.786% | $177.4826 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
Purchase #4 | $54.84 | 13.614% | $62.3059 | $62.31 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
Purchase #5 | $111.28 | 6.546% | $118.5644 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
Purchase #6 | $114.97 | 7.368% | $123.441 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
Purchase #7 | $138.88 | 6.190% | $147.4767 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.93 | $1,086.9032 | $1,086.90 | $1,086.95 | $1,087.00 |