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 | $215.66 | 7.789% | $232.4578 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.72 | 8.813% | $119.3896 | $119.39 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
Purchase #3 | $210.33 | 7.357% | $225.804 | $225.80 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
Purchase #4 | $55.55 | 3.249% | $57.3548 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.27 | 11.169% | $82.5652 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
Purchase #6 | $39.90 | 13.185% | $45.1608 | $45.16 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
Purchase #7 | $249.64 | 9.533% | $273.4382 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.07 | $1,036.1704 | $1,036.17 | $1,036.15 | $1,036.30 |