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 | $197.79 | 5.425% | $208.5201 | $208.52 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $29.26 | 8.298% | $31.688 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
Purchase #3 | $72.55 | 13.669% | $82.4669 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #4 | $250.96 | 6.521% | $267.3251 | $267.33 | $267.35 | $267.30 |
Purchase #5 | $60.30 | 9.315% | $65.9169 | $65.92 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
Purchase #6 | $181.60 | 8.389% | $196.8344 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #7 | $151.63 | 8.172% | $164.0212 | $164.02 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.09 | $1,016.7726 | $1,016.78 | $1,016.75 | $1,016.70 |