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 | $199.59 | 5.465% | $210.4976 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #2 | $141.74 | 9.620% | $155.3754 | $155.38 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #3 | $51.56 | 6.221% | $54.7675 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
Purchase #4 | $28.62 | 12.849% | $32.2974 | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #5 | $19.33 | 6.445% | $20.5758 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
Purchase #6 | $243.85 | 4.601% | $255.0695 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
Purchase #7 | $208.94 | 11.518% | $233.0057 | $233.01 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $893.63 | $961.5889 | $961.61 | $961.60 | $961.70 |