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 | $199.90 | 4.782% | $209.4592 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
Purchase #2 | $129.53 | 13.243% | $146.6837 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
Purchase #3 | $64.33 | 11.272% | $71.5813 | $71.58 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
Purchase #4 | $76.54 | 10.407% | $84.5055 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
Purchase #5 | $57.55 | 6.667% | $61.3869 | $61.39 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
Purchase #6 | $239.40 | 8.697% | $260.2206 | $260.22 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
Purchase #7 | $167.52 | 11.376% | $186.5771 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.77 | $1,020.4143 | $1,020.42 | $1,020.45 | $1,020.50 |