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 | $211.95 | 5.450% | $223.5013 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
Purchase #2 | $148.83 | 6.278% | $158.1735 | $158.17 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
Purchase #3 | $154.47 | 13.709% | $175.6463 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.60 |
Purchase #4 | $185.91 | 12.611% | $209.3551 | $209.36 | $209.35 | $209.40 |
Purchase #5 | $20.41 | 3.238% | $21.0709 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
Purchase #6 | $230.38 | 11.519% | $256.9175 | $256.92 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $33.29 | 10.441% | $36.7658 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.24 | $1,081.4304 | $1,081.44 | $1,081.35 | $1,081.50 |