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 | $200.83 | 7.855% | $216.6052 | $216.61 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
Purchase #2 | $130.60 | 10.558% | $144.3887 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
Purchase #3 | $222.90 | 10.787% | $246.9442 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
Purchase #4 | $118.75 | 12.213% | $133.2529 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #5 | $137.53 | 5.791% | $145.4944 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
Purchase #6 | $115.84 | 6.495% | $123.3638 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
Purchase #7 | $116.44 | 4.302% | $121.4492 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.89 | $1,131.4984 | $1,131.49 | $1,131.50 | $1,131.50 |