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 | $186.98 | 7.230% | $200.4987 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $166.80 | 5.841% | $176.5428 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #3 | $209.50 | 9.310% | $229.0045 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
Purchase #4 | $33.67 | 5.439% | $35.5013 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
Purchase #5 | $170.38 | 4.821% | $178.594 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
Purchase #6 | $43.67 | 7.290% | $46.8535 | $46.85 | $46.85 | $46.90 |
Purchase #7 | $194.47 | 11.776% | $217.3708 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.47 | $1,084.3656 | $1,084.35 | $1,084.35 | $1,084.40 |