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 | $227.71 | 5.599% | $240.4595 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #2 | $54.99 | 3.388% | $56.8531 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
Purchase #3 | $160.50 | 6.345% | $170.6837 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
Purchase #4 | $198.29 | 9.717% | $217.5578 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
Purchase #5 | $74.99 | 13.465% | $85.0874 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #6 | $239.65 | 11.807% | $267.9455 | $267.95 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
Purchase #7 | $40.82 | 4.800% | $42.7794 | $42.78 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.95 | $1,081.3664 | $1,081.37 | $1,081.40 | $1,081.50 |