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 | $205.52 | 3.375% | $212.4563 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
Purchase #2 | $90.39 | 7.410% | $97.0879 | $97.09 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
Purchase #3 | $135.82 | 7.163% | $145.5488 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
Purchase #4 | $18.54 | 7.334% | $19.8997 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
Purchase #5 | $220.25 | 13.739% | $250.5101 | $250.51 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $78.69 | 8.586% | $85.4463 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #7 | $50.83 | 12.603% | $57.2361 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $800.04 | $868.1852 | $868.20 | $868.20 | $868.10 |