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 | $207.33 | 11.618% | $231.4176 | $231.42 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
Purchase #2 | $77.97 | 3.207% | $80.4705 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #3 | $213.63 | 11.210% | $237.5779 | $237.58 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
Purchase #4 | $163.96 | 10.697% | $181.4988 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #5 | $187.45 | 7.370% | $201.2651 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
Purchase #6 | $53.34 | 13.823% | $60.7132 | $60.71 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #7 | $111.60 | 5.307% | $117.5226 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,015.28 | $1,110.4657 | $1,110.47 | $1,110.40 | $1,110.50 |