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 | $202.75 | 3.325% | $209.4914 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
Purchase #2 | $57.97 | 10.550% | $64.0858 | $64.09 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
Purchase #3 | $170.40 | 9.617% | $186.7874 | $186.79 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
Purchase #4 | $221.29 | 5.781% | $234.0828 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #5 | $179.94 | 10.194% | $198.2831 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
Purchase #6 | $16.93 | 9.733% | $18.5778 | $18.58 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #7 | $167.91 | 12.121% | $188.2624 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.19 | $1,099.5707 | $1,099.57 | $1,099.65 | $1,099.70 |