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 | $217.67 | 5.565% | $229.7833 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
Purchase #2 | $17.88 | 3.427% | $18.4927 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #3 | $71.66 | 8.821% | $77.9811 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #4 | $226.50 | 13.159% | $256.3051 | $256.31 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
Purchase #5 | $69.52 | 3.300% | $71.8142 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
Purchase #6 | $210.60 | 6.431% | $224.1437 | $224.14 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
Purchase #7 | $126.57 | 8.502% | $137.331 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.40 | $1,015.8511 | $1,015.84 | $1,015.90 | $1,015.80 |