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 | $202.60 | 8.821% | $220.4713 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $209.37 | 12.750% | $236.0647 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
Purchase #3 | $212.34 | 12.183% | $238.2094 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
Purchase #4 | $17.99 | 3.551% | $18.6288 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
Purchase #5 | $16.70 | 9.405% | $18.2706 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
Purchase #6 | $86.65 | 4.620% | $90.6532 | $90.65 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
Purchase #7 | $188.90 | 11.812% | $211.2129 | $211.21 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.55 | $1,033.5109 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.45 | $1,033.60 |