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 | $183.88 | 8.849% | $200.1515 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
Purchase #2 | $250.66 | 3.315% | $258.9694 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
Purchase #3 | $213.35 | 12.354% | $239.7073 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
Purchase #4 | $158.63 | 9.389% | $173.5238 | $173.52 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
Purchase #5 | $63.93 | 13.165% | $72.3464 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
Purchase #6 | $47.99 | 4.115% | $49.9648 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
Purchase #7 | $21.95 | 4.750% | $22.9926 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.39 | $1,017.6558 | $1,017.65 | $1,017.60 | $1,017.70 |