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 | $208.99 | 5.629% | $220.754 | $220.75 | $220.75 | $220.80 |
Purchase #2 | $15.60 | 13.378% | $17.687 | $17.69 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
Purchase #3 | $91.89 | 13.551% | $104.342 | $104.34 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
Purchase #4 | $211.99 | 11.637% | $236.6593 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
Purchase #5 | $207.60 | 7.475% | $223.1181 | $223.12 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
Purchase #6 | $144.39 | 12.367% | $162.2467 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
Purchase #7 | $61.99 | 10.343% | $68.4016 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $942.45 | $1,033.2087 | $1,033.21 | $1,033.20 | $1,033.20 |