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 | $199.55 | 3.663% | $206.8595 | $206.86 | $206.85 | $206.90 |
Purchase #2 | $250.25 | 5.650% | $264.3891 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
Purchase #3 | $48.43 | 12.219% | $54.3477 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
Purchase #4 | $17.32 | 11.802% | $19.3641 | $19.36 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
Purchase #5 | $172.62 | 13.700% | $196.2689 | $196.27 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
Purchase #6 | $108.66 | 11.116% | $120.7386 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
Purchase #7 | $189.80 | 10.410% | $209.5582 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.63 | $1,071.5261 | $1,071.53 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.60 |