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 | $178.39 | 12.381% | $200.4765 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $98.57 | 6.794% | $105.2668 | $105.27 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
Purchase #3 | $182.96 | 3.130% | $188.6866 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
Purchase #4 | $196.43 | 12.494% | $220.972 | $220.97 | $220.95 | $221.00 |
Purchase #5 | $84.64 | 3.430% | $87.5432 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
Purchase #6 | $127.79 | 6.316% | $135.8612 | $135.86 | $135.85 | $135.90 |
Purchase #7 | $166.57 | 3.714% | $172.7564 | $172.76 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.35 | $1,111.5627 | $1,111.57 | $1,111.55 | $1,111.70 |