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 | $189.56 | 13.584% | $215.3098 | $215.31 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 6.698% | $8.3758 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
Purchase #3 | $245.69 | 7.840% | $264.9521 | $264.95 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
Purchase #4 | $193.74 | 3.461% | $200.4453 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #5 | $13.50 | 11.139% | $15.0038 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
Purchase #6 | $222.83 | 12.669% | $251.0603 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
Purchase #7 | $125.83 | 13.810% | $143.2071 | $143.21 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.00 | $1,098.3542 | $1,098.36 | $1,098.35 | $1,098.40 |