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 | $225.28 | 5.104% | $236.7783 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #2 | $132.25 | 11.446% | $147.3873 | $147.39 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
Purchase #3 | $129.53 | 10.109% | $142.6242 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #4 | $110.44 | 8.805% | $120.1642 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
Purchase #5 | $55.52 | 5.865% | $58.7762 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
Purchase #6 | $41.73 | 13.653% | $47.4274 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
Purchase #7 | $200.59 | 7.209% | $215.0505 | $215.05 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $895.34 | $968.2081 | $968.21 | $968.25 | $968.30 |