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 | $200.63 | 7.396% | $215.4686 | $215.47 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $80.39 | 10.452% | $88.7924 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
Purchase #3 | $26.36 | 8.637% | $28.6367 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
Purchase #4 | $230.25 | 12.787% | $259.6921 | $259.69 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #5 | $63.73 | 4.860% | $66.8273 | $66.83 | $66.85 | $66.80 |
Purchase #6 | $160.44 | 8.311% | $173.7742 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
Purchase #7 | $164.56 | 8.793% | $179.0298 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $926.36 | $1,012.2211 | $1,012.22 | $1,012.25 | $1,012.20 |