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 | $199.25 | 5.550% | $210.3084 | $210.31 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
Purchase #2 | $24.58 | 7.498% | $26.423 | $26.42 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
Purchase #3 | $208.31 | 13.563% | $236.5631 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
Purchase #4 | $177.44 | 4.563% | $185.5366 | $185.54 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
Purchase #5 | $50.98 | 6.873% | $54.4839 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #6 | $151.56 | 6.117% | $160.8309 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
Purchase #7 | $122.32 | 12.330% | $137.4021 | $137.40 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.44 | $1,011.5480 | $1,011.54 | $1,011.55 | $1,011.50 |