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 | $192.50 | 10.410% | $212.5393 | $212.54 | $212.55 | $212.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.87 | 9.767% | $144.7497 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
Purchase #3 | $90.72 | 4.561% | $94.8577 | $94.86 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
Purchase #4 | $236.65 | 7.409% | $254.1834 | $254.18 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
Purchase #5 | $40.33 | 7.625% | $43.4052 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
Purchase #6 | $89.76 | 9.439% | $98.2324 | $98.23 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
Purchase #7 | $216.31 | 6.573% | $230.5281 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.14 | $1,078.4958 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.40 |