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 | $199.95 | 6.256% | $212.4589 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
Purchase #2 | $89.60 | 10.750% | $99.232 | $99.23 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
Purchase #3 | $16.89 | 7.118% | $18.0922 | $18.09 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
Purchase #4 | $43.73 | 10.425% | $48.2889 | $48.29 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
Purchase #5 | $242.50 | 5.383% | $255.5538 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
Purchase #6 | $67.37 | 5.493% | $71.0706 | $71.07 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
Purchase #7 | $179.26 | 4.725% | $187.73 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $839.30 | $892.4264 | $892.42 | $892.45 | $892.50 |