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 | $199.71 | 6.401% | $212.4934 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #2 | $147.48 | 10.817% | $163.4329 | $163.43 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
Purchase #3 | $54.29 | 4.695% | $56.8389 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
Purchase #4 | $174.61 | 3.255% | $180.2936 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #5 | $66.33 | 12.207% | $74.4269 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
Purchase #6 | $97.30 | 11.751% | $108.7337 | $108.73 | $108.75 | $108.70 |
Purchase #7 | $188.88 | 9.254% | $206.359 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.60 | $1,002.5784 | $1,002.57 | $1,002.65 | $1,002.50 |