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 | $199.51 | 7.828% | $215.1276 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
Purchase #2 | $119.46 | 3.571% | $123.7259 | $123.73 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
Purchase #3 | $157.64 | 13.157% | $178.3807 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
Purchase #4 | $115.50 | 10.409% | $127.5224 | $127.52 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
Purchase #5 | $224.88 | 6.728% | $240.0099 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #6 | $130.78 | 4.728% | $136.9633 | $136.96 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
Purchase #7 | $60.87 | 12.433% | $68.438 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.64 | $1,090.1678 | $1,090.17 | $1,090.20 | $1,090.10 |