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 | $193.52 | 11.274% | $215.3374 | $215.34 | $215.35 | $215.30 |
Purchase #2 | $76.72 | 13.714% | $87.2414 | $87.24 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
Purchase #3 | $183.72 | 9.840% | $201.798 | $201.80 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
Purchase #4 | $171.43 | 8.755% | $186.4387 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
Purchase #5 | $130.89 | 7.430% | $140.6151 | $140.62 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
Purchase #6 | $28.72 | 7.536% | $30.8843 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #7 | $182.40 | 3.361% | $188.5305 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.40 | $1,050.8454 | $1,050.85 | $1,050.90 | $1,050.70 |