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 | $208.45 | 3.287% | $215.3018 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #2 | $127.43 | 10.388% | $140.6674 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
Purchase #3 | $121.71 | 3.499% | $125.9686 | $125.97 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
Purchase #4 | $250.36 | 11.669% | $279.5745 | $279.57 | $279.55 | $279.60 |
Purchase #5 | $208.71 | 9.609% | $228.7649 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
Purchase #6 | $30.42 | 5.872% | $32.2063 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
Purchase #7 | $77.95 | 13.830% | $88.7305 | $88.73 | $88.75 | $88.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.03 | $1,111.2140 | $1,111.21 | $1,111.15 | $1,111.30 |