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 | $187.59 | 6.778% | $200.3049 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #2 | $153.75 | 8.266% | $166.459 | $166.46 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
Purchase #3 | $208.71 | 3.654% | $216.3363 | $216.34 | $216.35 | $216.30 |
Purchase #4 | $203.68 | 12.279% | $228.6899 | $228.69 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
Purchase #5 | $228.29 | 10.670% | $252.6485 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.27 | 13.503% | $272.7137 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
Purchase #7 | $198.66 | 13.813% | $226.1009 | $226.10 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,420.95 | $1,563.2532 | $1,563.25 | $1,563.25 | $1,563.20 |