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 | $203.55 | 5.851% | $215.4597 | $215.46 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.75 | 12.325% | $165.9602 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
Purchase #3 | $45.95 | 8.564% | $49.8852 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
Purchase #4 | $177.96 | 11.731% | $198.8365 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
Purchase #5 | $112.87 | 4.864% | $118.36 | $118.36 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
Purchase #6 | $220.27 | 8.223% | $238.3828 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
Purchase #7 | $95.58 | 12.196% | $107.2369 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.93 | $1,094.1213 | $1,094.13 | $1,094.15 | $1,094.20 |