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 | $200.51 | 7.864% | $216.2781 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
Purchase #2 | $110.82 | 3.547% | $114.7508 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
Purchase #3 | $138.72 | 4.505% | $144.9693 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #4 | $66.83 | 12.149% | $74.9492 | $74.95 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
Purchase #5 | $153.75 | 5.630% | $162.4061 | $162.41 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
Purchase #6 | $36.27 | 12.512% | $40.8081 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
Purchase #7 | $177.38 | 5.693% | $187.4782 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $884.28 | $941.6398 | $941.65 | $941.65 | $941.70 |