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 | $189.30 | 13.829% | $215.4783 | $215.48 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $216.79 | 6.639% | $231.1827 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
Purchase #3 | $187.89 | 6.776% | $200.6214 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
Purchase #4 | $50.69 | 10.392% | $55.9577 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
Purchase #5 | $16.59 | 5.746% | $17.5433 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
Purchase #6 | $211.62 | 8.248% | $229.0744 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
Purchase #7 | $123.60 | 6.383% | $131.4894 | $131.49 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.48 | $1,081.3472 | $1,081.34 | $1,081.35 | $1,081.40 |