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 | $204.58 | 7.744% | $220.4227 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.61 | 8.285% | $129.5197 | $129.52 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
Purchase #3 | $171.93 | 10.287% | $189.6164 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #4 | $137.80 | 5.555% | $145.4548 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #5 | $75.83 | 13.188% | $85.8305 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #6 | $49.55 | 11.182% | $55.0907 | $55.09 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
Purchase #7 | $35.72 | 4.390% | $37.2881 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $795.02 | $863.2229 | $863.22 | $863.20 | $863.20 |