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 | $212.63 | 3.688% | $220.4718 | $220.47 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.96 | 5.125% | $116.6467 | $116.65 | $116.65 | $116.60 |
Purchase #3 | $230.49 | 5.634% | $243.4758 | $243.48 | $243.50 | $243.50 |
Purchase #4 | $20.45 | 6.477% | $21.7745 | $21.77 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
Purchase #5 | $27.92 | 8.143% | $30.1935 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
Purchase #6 | $211.45 | 5.372% | $222.8091 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
Purchase #7 | $182.80 | 3.219% | $188.6843 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.70 | $1,044.0557 | $1,044.05 | $1,044.05 | $1,044.10 |