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 | $197.56 | 9.525% | $216.3776 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #2 | $149.89 | 11.605% | $167.2847 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #3 | $93.95 | 6.125% | $99.7044 | $99.70 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
Purchase #4 | $46.88 | 12.451% | $52.717 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
Purchase #5 | $222.48 | 4.174% | $231.7663 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
Purchase #6 | $85.41 | 12.627% | $96.1947 | $96.19 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
Purchase #7 | $185.37 | 10.508% | $204.8487 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.54 | $1,068.8934 | $1,068.89 | $1,068.90 | $1,068.90 |