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 | $208.56 | 10.497% | $230.4525 | $230.45 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.25 | 10.365% | $201.1402 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
Purchase #3 | $73.70 | 6.538% | $78.5185 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
Purchase #4 | $53.51 | 6.611% | $57.0475 | $57.05 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
Purchase #5 | $92.61 | 12.844% | $104.5048 | $104.50 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #6 | $87.69 | 4.431% | $91.5755 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
Purchase #7 | $91.36 | 9.800% | $100.3133 | $100.31 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $789.68 | $863.5523 | $863.55 | $863.55 | $863.50 |