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 | $205.79 | 7.145% | $220.4937 | $220.49 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $110.59 | 12.280% | $124.1705 | $124.17 | $124.15 | $124.20 |
Purchase #3 | $90.43 | 9.764% | $99.2596 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #4 | $229.80 | 3.458% | $237.7465 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
Purchase #5 | $176.51 | 4.544% | $184.5306 | $184.53 | $184.55 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $31.51 | 6.256% | $33.4813 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
Purchase #7 | $162.67 | 5.689% | $171.9243 | $171.92 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.30 | $1,071.6065 | $1,071.60 | $1,071.60 | $1,071.60 |