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 | $200.36 | 7.558% | $215.5032 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
Purchase #2 | $128.35 | 5.756% | $135.7378 | $135.74 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
Purchase #3 | $153.76 | 4.445% | $160.5946 | $160.59 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
Purchase #4 | $124.73 | 7.561% | $134.1608 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
Purchase #5 | $248.38 | 3.761% | $257.7216 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #6 | $102.59 | 12.528% | $115.4425 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
Purchase #7 | $79.46 | 3.681% | $82.3849 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.63 | $1,101.5454 | $1,101.53 | $1,101.55 | $1,101.50 |