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 | $200.88 | 10.265% | $221.5003 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.80 | 5.793% | $181.7524 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
Purchase #3 | $215.25 | 3.351% | $222.463 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
Purchase #4 | $89.77 | 12.418% | $100.9176 | $100.92 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
Purchase #5 | $170.73 | 9.379% | $186.7428 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
Purchase #6 | $181.81 | 11.415% | $202.5636 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
Purchase #7 | $10.50 | 5.305% | $11.057 | $11.06 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.74 | $1,126.9967 | $1,126.99 | $1,126.95 | $1,127.10 |