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 | $115.78 | 13.652% | $131.5863 | $131.59 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #2 | $93.72 | 3.220% | $96.7378 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
Purchase #3 | $94.62 | 5.550% | $99.8714 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $205.91 | 11.116% | $228.799 | $228.80 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $206.87 | 5.394% | $218.0286 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
Purchase #6 | $144.37 | 8.357% | $156.435 | $156.44 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
Purchase #7 | $81.88 | 4.731% | $85.7537 | $85.75 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.15 | $1,017.2118 | $1,017.22 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.20 |