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 | $131.99 | 13.762% | $150.1545 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
Purchase #2 | $44.28 | 8.135% | $47.8822 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
Purchase #3 | $52.41 | 6.285% | $55.704 | $55.70 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
Purchase #4 | $190.83 | 4.361% | $199.1521 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
Purchase #5 | $216.86 | 3.738% | $224.9662 | $224.97 | $224.95 | $225.00 |
Purchase #6 | $203.99 | 13.708% | $231.9529 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $232.00 |
Purchase #7 | $157.50 | 9.674% | $172.7366 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.86 | $1,082.5485 | $1,082.54 | $1,082.55 | $1,082.70 |