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 | $197.95 | 10.848% | $219.4236 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #2 | $82.47 | 4.438% | $86.13 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
Purchase #3 | $143.81 | 6.239% | $152.7823 | $152.78 | $152.80 | $152.80 |
Purchase #4 | $50.67 | 3.281% | $52.3325 | $52.33 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
Purchase #5 | $88.46 | 9.397% | $96.7726 | $96.77 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
Purchase #6 | $182.73 | 13.715% | $207.7914 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
Purchase #7 | $249.58 | 7.490% | $268.2735 | $268.27 | $268.25 | $268.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.67 | $1,083.5059 | $1,083.49 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.50 |