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 | $216.72 | 6.358% | $230.4991 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.65 | 12.337% | $172.6058 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
Purchase #3 | $247.72 | 6.784% | $264.5253 | $264.53 | $264.55 | $264.50 |
Purchase #4 | $158.85 | 11.194% | $176.6317 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
Purchase #5 | $83.38 | 10.782% | $92.37 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
Purchase #6 | $71.57 | 9.303% | $78.2282 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
Purchase #7 | $95.57 | 6.346% | $101.6349 | $101.63 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.46 | $1,116.4950 | $1,116.50 | $1,116.55 | $1,116.40 |