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 | $208.93 | 4.450% | $218.2274 | $218.23 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
Purchase #2 | $174.67 | 12.281% | $196.1212 | $196.12 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
Purchase #3 | $170.85 | 9.716% | $187.4498 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
Purchase #4 | $48.85 | 6.305% | $51.93 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
Purchase #5 | $40.37 | 5.703% | $42.6723 | $42.67 | $42.65 | $42.70 |
Purchase #6 | $35.36 | 6.470% | $37.6478 | $37.65 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
Purchase #7 | $250.72 | 13.115% | $283.6019 | $283.60 | $283.60 | $283.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $929.75 | $1,017.6504 | $1,017.65 | $1,017.65 | $1,017.50 |