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 | $206.98 | 6.531% | $220.4979 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $99.38 | 4.175% | $103.5291 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
Purchase #3 | $89.76 | 5.533% | $94.7264 | $94.73 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
Purchase #4 | $248.89 | 13.208% | $281.7634 | $281.76 | $281.75 | $281.80 |
Purchase #5 | $198.63 | 6.805% | $212.1468 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $221.90 | 10.196% | $244.5249 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
Purchase #7 | $131.58 | 6.233% | $139.7814 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,197.12 | $1,296.9699 | $1,296.97 | $1,297.00 | $1,296.90 |