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 | 9.596% | $216.7699 | $216.77 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
Purchase #2 | $140.62 | 13.558% | $159.6853 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
Purchase #3 | $147.51 | 12.241% | $165.5667 | $165.57 | $165.55 | $165.60 |
Purchase #4 | $127.83 | 13.398% | $144.9567 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #5 | $173.60 | 8.471% | $188.3057 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
Purchase #6 | $21.91 | 11.501% | $24.4299 | $24.43 | $24.45 | $24.40 |
Purchase #7 | $16.59 | 10.116% | $18.2682 | $18.27 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.85 | $917.9824 | $918.00 | $917.95 | $918.10 |