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 | $203.99 | 6.564% | $217.3799 | $217.38 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
Purchase #2 | $179.88 | 11.426% | $200.4331 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $134.57 | 11.184% | $149.6203 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
Purchase #4 | $45.64 | 4.134% | $47.5268 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
Purchase #5 | $208.82 | 12.330% | $234.5675 | $234.57 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
Purchase #6 | $38.91 | 12.784% | $43.8843 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
Purchase #7 | $130.61 | 7.534% | $140.4502 | $140.45 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.42 | $1,033.8621 | $1,033.86 | $1,033.90 | $1,033.90 |