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 | $197.77 | 12.500% | $222.4913 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #2 | $18.69 | 3.657% | $19.3735 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #3 | $107.38 | 10.647% | $118.8127 | $118.81 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
Purchase #4 | $141.88 | 12.673% | $159.8605 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
Purchase #5 | $127.58 | 13.202% | $144.4231 | $144.42 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #6 | $54.31 | 6.805% | $58.0058 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
Purchase #7 | $227.28 | 9.823% | $249.6057 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $874.89 | $972.5726 | $972.57 | $972.50 | $972.60 |