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 | $92.89 | 8.188% | $100.4958 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #2 | $163.93 | 11.527% | $182.8262 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
Purchase #3 | $169.82 | 7.864% | $183.1746 | $183.17 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
Purchase #4 | $123.44 | 9.725% | $135.4445 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
Purchase #5 | $180.46 | 10.839% | $200.0201 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #6 | $80.77 | 4.811% | $84.6558 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
Purchase #7 | $233.32 | 9.823% | $256.239 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.63 | $1,142.8560 | $1,142.86 | $1,142.85 | $1,142.80 |