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 | $224.43 | 5.388% | $236.5223 | $236.52 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #2 | $87.49 | 4.586% | $91.5023 | $91.50 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
Purchase #3 | $50.30 | 8.586% | $54.6188 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
Purchase #4 | $16.68 | 6.366% | $17.7418 | $17.74 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
Purchase #5 | $231.67 | 10.373% | $255.7011 | $255.70 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
Purchase #6 | $178.25 | 13.800% | $202.8485 | $202.85 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
Purchase #7 | $167.62 | 3.580% | $173.6208 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.44 | $1,032.5556 | $1,032.55 | $1,032.50 | $1,032.40 |