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 | $217.69 | 5.864% | $230.4553 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.82 | 9.851% | $27.265 | $27.27 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
Purchase #3 | $89.56 | 8.126% | $96.8376 | $96.84 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
Purchase #4 | $215.50 | 4.708% | $225.6457 | $225.65 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
Purchase #5 | $146.58 | 13.174% | $165.8904 | $165.89 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
Purchase #6 | $225.35 | 7.502% | $242.2558 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
Purchase #7 | $38.50 | 10.682% | $42.6126 | $42.61 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.00 | $1,030.9624 | $1,030.98 | $1,030.95 | $1,031.00 |