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 | $219.89 | 5.588% | $232.1775 | $232.18 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
Purchase #2 | $123.65 | 3.498% | $127.9753 | $127.98 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
Purchase #3 | $64.66 | 13.737% | $73.5423 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
Purchase #4 | $31.80 | 3.347% | $32.8643 | $32.86 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
Purchase #5 | $106.32 | 6.618% | $113.3563 | $113.36 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
Purchase #6 | $217.99 | 5.474% | $229.9228 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
Purchase #7 | $216.61 | 9.540% | $237.2746 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.92 | $1,047.1131 | $1,047.11 | $1,047.10 | $1,047.20 |