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 | $197.33 | 10.728% | $218.4996 | $218.50 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #2 | $173.30 | 13.589% | $196.8497 | $196.85 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
Purchase #3 | $19.78 | 4.479% | $20.6659 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
Purchase #4 | $223.90 | 5.627% | $236.4989 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
Purchase #5 | $194.55 | 9.678% | $213.3785 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
Purchase #6 | $219.45 | 11.377% | $244.4168 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
Purchase #7 | $208.69 | 11.253% | $232.1739 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,237.00 | $1,362.4833 | $1,362.49 | $1,362.45 | $1,362.50 |