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 | $200.85 | 7.289% | $215.49 | $215.49 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $162.89 | 6.434% | $173.3703 | $173.37 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
Purchase #3 | $181.72 | 10.807% | $201.3585 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
Purchase #4 | $34.25 | 11.104% | $38.0531 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
Purchase #5 | $57.99 | 13.316% | $65.7119 | $65.71 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
Purchase #6 | $163.39 | 12.459% | $183.7468 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
Purchase #7 | $115.38 | 13.666% | $131.1478 | $131.15 | $131.15 | $131.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.47 | $1,008.8784 | $1,008.88 | $1,008.85 | $1,008.90 |