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 | $207.51 | 5.273% | $218.452 | $218.45 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #2 | $66.38 | 10.742% | $73.5105 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #3 | $241.97 | 3.515% | $250.4752 | $250.48 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #4 | $116.32 | 11.626% | $129.8434 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
Purchase #5 | $164.93 | 9.307% | $180.28 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #6 | $106.68 | 5.107% | $112.1281 | $112.13 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
Purchase #7 | $98.65 | 8.343% | $106.8804 | $106.88 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.44 | $1,071.5696 | $1,071.57 | $1,071.65 | $1,071.60 |