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 | $202.54 | 9.360% | $221.4977 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
Purchase #2 | $77.52 | 8.841% | $84.3735 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
Purchase #3 | $181.31 | 9.733% | $198.9569 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
Purchase #4 | $49.45 | 11.828% | $55.2989 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
Purchase #5 | $160.80 | 11.819% | $179.805 | $179.81 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #6 | $141.26 | 11.846% | $157.9937 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
Purchase #7 | $91.92 | 12.642% | $103.5405 | $103.54 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $904.80 | $1,001.4662 | $1,001.47 | $1,001.45 | $1,001.50 |