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 | $188.57 | 10.557% | $208.4773 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $24.62 | 9.521% | $26.9641 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
Purchase #3 | $154.60 | 8.588% | $167.877 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
Purchase #4 | $204.80 | 7.817% | $220.8092 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
Purchase #5 | $75.46 | 7.692% | $81.2644 | $81.26 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
Purchase #6 | $236.46 | 6.603% | $252.0735 | $252.07 | $252.05 | $252.10 |
Purchase #7 | $122.96 | 7.748% | $132.4869 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.47 | $1,089.9524 | $1,089.95 | $1,089.95 | $1,090.10 |