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 | $199.49 | 6.521% | $212.4987 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.36 | 12.870% | $28.6238 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
Purchase #3 | $155.84 | 9.574% | $170.7601 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
Purchase #4 | $68.76 | 3.683% | $71.2924 | $71.29 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
Purchase #5 | $215.84 | 3.767% | $223.9707 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
Purchase #6 | $33.42 | 12.168% | $37.4865 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #7 | $246.89 | 9.873% | $271.2654 | $271.27 | $271.25 | $271.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.60 | $1,015.8976 | $1,015.90 | $1,015.85 | $1,016.00 |