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 | $191.30 | 8.492% | $207.5452 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
Purchase #2 | $118.73 | 3.528% | $122.9188 | $122.92 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
Purchase #3 | $71.91 | 3.492% | $74.4211 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
Purchase #4 | $99.88 | 4.320% | $104.1948 | $104.19 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
Purchase #5 | $83.94 | 7.751% | $90.4462 | $90.45 | $90.45 | $90.40 |
Purchase #6 | $243.43 | 7.823% | $262.4735 | $262.47 | $262.45 | $262.50 |
Purchase #7 | $105.75 | 11.825% | $118.2549 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.94 | $980.2545 | $980.25 | $980.20 | $980.20 |