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 | $200.52 | 5.466% | $211.4804 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #2 | $48.62 | 12.478% | $54.6868 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #3 | $226.95 | 5.677% | $239.834 | $239.83 | $239.85 | $239.80 |
Purchase #4 | $87.53 | 12.416% | $98.3977 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
Purchase #5 | $162.76 | 6.714% | $173.6877 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
Purchase #6 | $222.45 | 13.772% | $253.0858 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #7 | $71.58 | 12.435% | $80.481 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,020.41 | $1,111.6534 | $1,111.66 | $1,111.75 | $1,111.70 |