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 | $205.32 | 4.727% | $215.0255 | $215.03 | $215.05 | $215.00 |
Purchase #2 | $232.61 | 8.810% | $253.1029 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #3 | $48.83 | 5.842% | $51.6826 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
Purchase #4 | $84.48 | 4.706% | $88.4556 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #5 | $84.70 | 12.868% | $95.5992 | $95.60 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $40.52 | 6.533% | $43.1672 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
Purchase #7 | $188.58 | 10.335% | $208.0697 | $208.07 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.04 | $955.1027 | $955.11 | $955.10 | $955.20 |