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 | $221.55 | 3.572% | $229.4638 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.68 | 10.670% | $56.0876 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #3 | $229.28 | 12.813% | $258.6576 | $258.66 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
Purchase #4 | $25.80 | 11.557% | $28.7817 | $28.78 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #5 | $201.93 | 11.772% | $225.7012 | $225.70 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
Purchase #6 | $148.58 | 7.664% | $159.9672 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
Purchase #7 | $72.98 | 4.803% | $76.4852 | $76.49 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.80 | $1,035.1443 | $1,035.15 | $1,035.15 | $1,035.30 |