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 | $196.25 | 5.198% | $206.4511 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
Purchase #2 | $184.77 | 7.836% | $199.2486 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
Purchase #3 | $69.55 | 4.656% | $72.7882 | $72.79 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #4 | $54.59 | 12.721% | $61.5344 | $61.53 | $61.55 | $61.50 |
Purchase #5 | $153.60 | 8.393% | $166.4916 | $166.49 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #6 | $140.29 | 8.328% | $151.9734 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
Purchase #7 | $202.69 | 6.509% | $215.8831 | $215.88 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.74 | $1,074.3704 | $1,074.36 | $1,074.40 | $1,074.40 |