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 | $200.85 | 7.441% | $215.7952 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
Purchase #2 | $207.36 | 5.418% | $218.5948 | $218.59 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
Purchase #3 | $61.40 | 12.800% | $69.2592 | $69.26 | $69.25 | $69.30 |
Purchase #4 | $33.32 | 12.320% | $37.425 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
Purchase #5 | $146.60 | 8.782% | $159.4744 | $159.47 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
Purchase #6 | $147.80 | 9.263% | $161.4907 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #7 | $78.28 | 12.741% | $88.2537 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.61 | $950.2930 | $950.29 | $950.30 | $950.40 |