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 | $200.63 | 8.410% | $217.503 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.53 | 5.173% | $95.2131 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
Purchase #3 | $205.62 | 5.753% | $217.4493 | $217.45 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
Purchase #4 | $65.96 | 9.604% | $72.2948 | $72.29 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
Purchase #5 | $213.59 | 9.459% | $233.7935 | $233.79 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
Purchase #6 | $142.66 | 10.226% | $157.2484 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #7 | $6.72 | 3.492% | $6.9547 | $6.95 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $925.71 | $1,000.4568 | $1,000.44 | $1,000.45 | $1,000.40 |