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 | $169.50 | 6.487% | $180.4955 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $25.52 | 3.577% | $26.4329 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
Purchase #3 | $218.77 | 13.413% | $248.1136 | $248.11 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
Purchase #4 | $227.32 | 13.268% | $257.4808 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
Purchase #5 | $67.57 | 13.446% | $76.6555 | $76.66 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
Purchase #6 | $193.92 | 9.716% | $212.7613 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
Purchase #7 | $94.71 | 13.376% | $107.3784 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.31 | $1,109.3180 | $1,109.32 | $1,109.35 | $1,109.40 |