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 | $196.58 | 9.600% | $215.4517 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $39.84 | 6.628% | $42.4806 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Purchase #3 | $149.70 | 4.326% | $156.176 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #4 | $153.72 | 9.354% | $168.099 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
Purchase #5 | $210.25 | 4.693% | $220.117 | $220.12 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
Purchase #6 | $112.37 | 3.141% | $115.8995 | $115.90 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
Purchase #7 | $159.83 | 5.494% | $168.6111 | $168.61 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.29 | $1,086.8349 | $1,086.84 | $1,086.85 | $1,086.90 |