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 | $218.26 | 12.465% | $245.4661 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
Purchase #2 | $82.68 | 8.667% | $89.8459 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
Purchase #3 | $5.71 | 11.196% | $6.3493 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
Purchase #4 | $111.35 | 3.431% | $115.1704 | $115.17 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
Purchase #5 | $232.50 | 11.117% | $258.347 | $258.35 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
Purchase #6 | $173.68 | 9.663% | $190.4627 | $190.46 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
Purchase #7 | $159.75 | 12.262% | $179.3385 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.93 | $1,084.9799 | $1,084.99 | $1,084.95 | $1,084.90 |