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 | $208.75 | 6.238% | $221.7718 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
Purchase #2 | $99.90 | 11.572% | $111.4604 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #3 | $214.52 | 13.781% | $244.083 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
Purchase #4 | $82.47 | 3.143% | $85.062 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
Purchase #5 | $190.50 | 6.845% | $203.5397 | $203.54 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
Purchase #6 | $129.40 | 10.542% | $143.0413 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
Purchase #7 | $30.96 | 10.539% | $34.2229 | $34.22 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.50 | $1,043.1811 | $1,043.17 | $1,043.15 | $1,043.20 |