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 | $214.30 | 10.213% | $236.1865 | $236.19 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
Purchase #2 | $72.91 | 13.692% | $82.8928 | $82.89 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
Purchase #3 | $209.63 | 4.404% | $218.8621 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
Purchase #4 | $88.98 | 11.768% | $99.4512 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
Purchase #5 | $19.80 | 5.318% | $20.853 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
Purchase #6 | $228.32 | 12.816% | $257.5815 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
Purchase #7 | $157.64 | 5.135% | $165.7348 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.58 | $1,081.5619 | $1,081.55 | $1,081.60 | $1,081.70 |