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 | $212.60 | 3.347% | $219.7157 | $219.72 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
Purchase #2 | $105.97 | 10.846% | $117.4635 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
Purchase #3 | $187.59 | 11.144% | $208.495 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #4 | $181.97 | 10.436% | $200.9604 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
Purchase #5 | $24.42 | 12.505% | $27.4737 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
Purchase #6 | $24.45 | 13.803% | $27.8248 | $27.82 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
Purchase #7 | $185.58 | 7.211% | $198.9622 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.58 | $1,000.8953 | $1,000.89 | $1,000.80 | $1,001.00 |