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 | $203.81 | 7.205% | $218.4945 | $218.49 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.67 | 9.259% | $114.3614 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
Purchase #3 | $58.30 | 13.723% | $66.3005 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #4 | $128.79 | 11.230% | $143.2531 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
Purchase #5 | $237.91 | 10.498% | $262.8858 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #6 | $109.25 | 13.560% | $124.0643 | $124.06 | $124.05 | $124.10 |
Purchase #7 | $78.56 | 11.865% | $87.8811 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.29 | $1,017.2407 | $1,017.23 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.40 |