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 | $212.45 | 3.131% | $219.1018 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
Purchase #2 | $76.94 | 5.127% | $80.8847 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
Purchase #3 | $159.75 | 3.478% | $165.3061 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #4 | $48.88 | 3.266% | $50.4764 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #5 | $170.68 | 9.834% | $187.4647 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #6 | $250.36 | 12.531% | $281.7326 | $281.73 | $281.75 | $281.70 |
Purchase #7 | $161.91 | 3.440% | $167.4797 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.97 | $1,152.4460 | $1,152.44 | $1,152.50 | $1,152.50 |