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 | $194.73 | 10.601% | $215.3733 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
Purchase #2 | $93.26 | 4.520% | $97.4754 | $97.48 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #3 | $119.75 | 4.719% | $125.401 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
Purchase #4 | $185.48 | 8.231% | $200.7469 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
Purchase #5 | $165.86 | 11.423% | $184.8062 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
Purchase #6 | $159.56 | 9.633% | $174.9304 | $174.93 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
Purchase #7 | $8.39 | 11.545% | $9.3586 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.03 | $1,008.0918 | $1,008.10 | $1,008.10 | $1,008.10 |