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 | $65.90 | 5.250% | $69.3598 | $69.36 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
Purchase #2 | $194.75 | 10.124% | $214.4665 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
Purchase #3 | $143.35 | 7.707% | $154.398 | $154.40 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
Purchase #4 | $194.59 | 12.130% | $218.1938 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #5 | $207.35 | 9.682% | $227.4256 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
Purchase #6 | $18.55 | 12.621% | $20.8912 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
Purchase #7 | $88.71 | 11.333% | $98.7635 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $913.20 | $1,003.4984 | $1,003.50 | $1,003.50 | $1,003.60 |