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 | $193.74 | 12.762% | $218.4651 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #2 | $59.66 | 4.778% | $62.5106 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #3 | $201.64 | 6.208% | $214.1578 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #4 | $212.77 | 13.212% | $240.8812 | $240.88 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #5 | $42.80 | 5.591% | $45.1929 | $45.19 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
Purchase #6 | $170.90 | 13.320% | $193.6639 | $193.66 | $193.65 | $193.70 |
Purchase #7 | $66.58 | 3.455% | $68.8803 | $68.88 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.09 | $1,043.7518 | $1,043.75 | $1,043.75 | $1,043.90 |