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 | $85.73 | 5.540% | $90.4794 | $90.48 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $197.45 | 8.468% | $214.1701 | $214.17 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
Purchase #3 | $124.38 | 5.562% | $131.298 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
Purchase #4 | $165.36 | 8.443% | $179.3213 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
Purchase #5 | $11.80 | 4.351% | $12.3134 | $12.31 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
Purchase #6 | $189.94 | 7.365% | $203.9291 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
Purchase #7 | $200.90 | 7.275% | $215.5155 | $215.52 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.56 | $1,047.0268 | $1,047.03 | $1,047.00 | $1,047.00 |