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 | $214.97 | 5.750% | $227.3308 | $227.33 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
Purchase #2 | $78.88 | 10.589% | $87.2326 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $85.82 | 4.815% | $89.9522 | $89.95 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
Purchase #4 | $111.84 | 12.287% | $125.5818 | $125.58 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #5 | $208.50 | 13.775% | $237.2209 | $237.22 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
Purchase #6 | $174.98 | 8.789% | $190.359 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
Purchase #7 | $130.74 | 9.572% | $143.2544 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.73 | $1,100.9317 | $1,100.92 | $1,100.95 | $1,101.00 |