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 | $201.55 | 6.800% | $215.2554 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
Purchase #2 | $135.61 | 9.521% | $148.5214 | $148.52 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
Purchase #3 | $53.38 | 11.705% | $59.6281 | $59.63 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
Purchase #4 | $197.53 | 11.119% | $219.4934 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
Purchase #5 | $124.73 | 10.456% | $137.7718 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
Purchase #6 | $16.27 | 5.700% | $17.1974 | $17.20 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
Purchase #7 | $168.65 | 7.122% | $180.6613 | $180.66 | $180.65 | $180.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.72 | $978.5288 | $978.53 | $978.50 | $978.60 |