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 | $201.39 | 8.443% | $218.3934 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
Purchase #2 | $151.37 | 12.319% | $170.0173 | $170.02 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #3 | $76.37 | 6.429% | $81.2798 | $81.28 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #4 | $46.45 | 4.585% | $48.5797 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
Purchase #5 | $222.88 | 12.373% | $250.4569 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #6 | $33.69 | 6.302% | $35.8131 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #7 | $189.34 | 9.826% | $207.9445 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.49 | $1,012.4847 | $1,012.48 | $1,012.50 | $1,012.50 |