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 | $189.98 | 6.615% | $202.5472 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.71 | 10.535% | $115.7412 | $115.74 | $115.75 | $115.70 |
Purchase #3 | $79.39 | 13.219% | $89.8846 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
Purchase #4 | $70.81 | 10.528% | $78.2649 | $78.26 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
Purchase #5 | $223.92 | 11.416% | $249.4827 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #6 | $197.29 | 9.691% | $216.4094 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #7 | $61.67 | 10.543% | $68.1719 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.77 | $1,020.5019 | $1,020.49 | $1,020.50 | $1,020.50 |