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 | $195.39 | 12.850% | $220.4976 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.99 | 9.262% | $157.3264 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
Purchase #3 | $38.58 | 4.675% | $40.3836 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
Purchase #4 | $113.25 | 11.576% | $126.3598 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
Purchase #5 | $62.28 | 12.463% | $70.042 | $70.04 | $70.05 | $70.00 |
Purchase #6 | $175.27 | 13.705% | $199.2908 | $199.29 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
Purchase #7 | $240.50 | 13.347% | $272.5995 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.26 | $1,086.4997 | $1,086.50 | $1,086.55 | $1,086.50 |