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 | $208.78 | 9.870% | $229.3866 | $229.39 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
Purchase #2 | $151.77 | 5.221% | $159.6939 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #3 | $55.61 | 4.147% | $57.9161 | $57.92 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 10.527% | $18.4912 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #5 | $111.40 | 4.463% | $116.3718 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
Purchase #6 | $159.47 | 13.218% | $180.5487 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
Purchase #7 | $215.50 | 4.627% | $225.4712 | $225.47 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $919.26 | $987.8795 | $987.88 | $987.85 | $987.90 |