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 | $200.75 | 8.586% | $217.9864 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #2 | $227.41 | 10.131% | $250.4489 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.40 |
Purchase #3 | $157.74 | 3.208% | $162.8003 | $162.80 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #4 | $17.81 | 3.590% | $18.4494 | $18.45 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
Purchase #5 | $38.86 | 11.753% | $43.4272 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #6 | $174.28 | 3.483% | $180.3502 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #7 | $83.48 | 7.870% | $90.0499 | $90.05 | $90.05 | $90.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.33 | $963.5123 | $963.52 | $963.55 | $963.40 |