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 | $96.99 | 5.667% | $102.4864 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
Purchase #2 | $213.72 | 11.317% | $237.9067 | $237.91 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
Purchase #3 | $74.33 | 12.711% | $83.7781 | $83.78 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #4 | $18.91 | 8.282% | $20.4761 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
Purchase #5 | $185.33 | 13.602% | $210.5386 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
Purchase #6 | $172.49 | 5.781% | $182.4616 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.43 | 12.564% | $251.5017 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.20 | $1,089.1492 | $1,089.16 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.20 |