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 | $200.51 | 7.443% | $215.434 | $215.43 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
Purchase #2 | $165.95 | 11.548% | $185.1139 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
Purchase #3 | $55.70 | 9.203% | $60.8261 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
Purchase #4 | $62.59 | 5.315% | $65.9167 | $65.92 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
Purchase #5 | $213.99 | 4.511% | $223.6431 | $223.64 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
Purchase #6 | $167.35 | 4.590% | $175.0314 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #7 | $160.35 | 9.849% | $176.1429 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.44 | $1,102.1081 | $1,102.10 | $1,102.15 | $1,101.90 |