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 | $202.92 | 5.705% | $214.4966 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #2 | $88.30 | 13.102% | $99.8691 | $99.87 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
Purchase #3 | $197.31 | 6.783% | $210.6935 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
Purchase #4 | $224.50 | 13.809% | $255.5012 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #5 | $153.84 | 7.158% | $164.8519 | $164.85 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
Purchase #6 | $36.90 | 4.537% | $38.5742 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #7 | $144.95 | 13.583% | $164.6386 | $164.64 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,048.72 | $1,148.6251 | $1,148.62 | $1,148.60 | $1,148.70 |