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 | $187.58 | 12.205% | $210.4741 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
Purchase #2 | $41.88 | 3.467% | $43.332 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #3 | $221.37 | 12.839% | $249.7917 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
Purchase #4 | $241.47 | 7.340% | $259.1939 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #5 | $122.94 | 7.769% | $132.4912 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
Purchase #6 | $36.64 | 10.703% | $40.5616 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
Purchase #7 | $94.59 | 4.158% | $98.5231 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.47 | $1,034.3676 | $1,034.35 | $1,034.35 | $1,034.40 |