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 | $191.79 | 10.524% | $211.974 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
Purchase #2 | $82.91 | 6.700% | $88.465 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
Purchase #3 | $50.68 | 7.300% | $54.3796 | $54.38 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.63 | 6.449% | $43.2502 | $43.25 | $43.25 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $11.70 | 13.270% | $13.2526 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
Purchase #6 | $27.63 | 7.616% | $29.7343 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
Purchase #7 | $206.48 | 6.728% | $220.372 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $611.82 | $661.4277 | $661.42 | $661.40 | $661.60 |