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 | $200.63 | 5.420% | $211.5041 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
Purchase #2 | $153.96 | 3.667% | $159.6057 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #3 | $167.64 | 8.334% | $181.6111 | $181.61 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
Purchase #4 | $167.86 | 7.773% | $180.9078 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #5 | $37.76 | 4.415% | $39.4271 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
Purchase #6 | $136.87 | 8.129% | $147.9962 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Purchase #7 | $119.28 | 7.139% | $127.7954 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.00 | $1,048.8474 | $1,048.86 | $1,048.85 | $1,048.80 |