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 | $218.50 | 4.562% | $228.468 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.69 | 6.781% | $29.5677 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
Purchase #3 | $194.85 | 11.540% | $217.3357 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
Purchase #4 | $12.95 | 11.711% | $14.4666 | $14.47 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
Purchase #5 | $61.96 | 11.314% | $68.9702 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
Purchase #6 | $219.68 | 9.571% | $240.7056 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #7 | $250.86 | 5.790% | $265.3848 | $265.38 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.49 | $1,064.8986 | $1,064.91 | $1,064.85 | $1,065.00 |