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 | $179.63 | 9.507% | $196.7074 | $196.71 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
Purchase #2 | $78.35 | 10.245% | $86.377 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #3 | $11.55 | 5.257% | $12.1572 | $12.16 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
Purchase #4 | $221.56 | 13.130% | $250.6508 | $250.65 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $157.58 | 8.820% | $171.4786 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #6 | $170.81 | 8.347% | $185.0675 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
Purchase #7 | $175.76 | 12.483% | $197.7001 | $197.70 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.24 | $1,100.1386 | $1,100.15 | $1,100.15 | $1,100.30 |