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 | $206.96 | 3.643% | $214.4996 | $214.50 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
Purchase #2 | $63.86 | 7.263% | $68.4982 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
Purchase #3 | $223.97 | 4.552% | $234.1651 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
Purchase #4 | $228.39 | 11.784% | $255.3035 | $255.30 | $255.30 | $255.30 |
Purchase #5 | $158.97 | 3.576% | $164.6548 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
Purchase #6 | $97.79 | 9.857% | $107.4292 | $107.43 | $107.45 | $107.40 |
Purchase #7 | $24.56 | 13.532% | $27.8835 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.50 | $1,072.4339 | $1,072.43 | $1,072.45 | $1,072.50 |