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 | $218.97 | 6.577% | $233.3717 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.98 | 12.832% | $219.9998 | $220.00 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #3 | $165.55 | 4.298% | $172.6653 | $172.67 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
Purchase #4 | $123.51 | 3.371% | $127.6735 | $127.67 | $127.65 | $127.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.49 | 11.754% | $45.2492 | $45.25 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $84.94 | 13.718% | $96.5921 | $96.59 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
Purchase #7 | $117.75 | 4.447% | $122.9863 | $122.99 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.19 | $1,018.5379 | $1,018.54 | $1,018.50 | $1,018.60 |