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 | $205.86 | 3.359% | $212.7748 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
Purchase #2 | $240.30 | 13.762% | $273.3701 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.84 | 12.718% | $161.0064 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
Purchase #4 | $190.61 | 3.136% | $196.5875 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
Purchase #5 | $38.43 | 10.475% | $42.4555 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $111.54 | 7.204% | $119.5753 | $119.58 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
Purchase #7 | $58.73 | 11.387% | $65.4176 | $65.42 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.31 | $1,071.1872 | $1,071.20 | $1,071.15 | $1,071.30 |