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 | $178.49 | 12.331% | $200.4996 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $75.99 | 13.738% | $86.4295 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $191.42 | 13.620% | $217.4914 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #4 | $105.99 | 6.747% | $113.1411 | $113.14 | $113.15 | $113.10 |
Purchase #5 | $52.34 | 3.386% | $54.1122 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
Purchase #6 | $115.89 | 6.455% | $123.3707 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
Purchase #7 | $235.84 | 12.336% | $264.9332 | $264.93 | $264.95 | $264.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.96 | $1,059.9777 | $1,059.97 | $1,060.00 | $1,059.90 |