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 | $191.94 | 11.752% | $214.4968 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #2 | $175.46 | 4.838% | $183.9488 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
Purchase #3 | $95.48 | 3.357% | $98.6853 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
Purchase #4 | $157.41 | 11.121% | $174.9156 | $174.92 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.71 | 3.538% | $259.5801 | $259.58 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
Purchase #6 | $170.78 | 8.628% | $185.5149 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #7 | $46.27 | 8.780% | $50.3325 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,088.05 | $1,167.4740 | $1,167.48 | $1,167.50 | $1,167.40 |