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 | $186.97 | 13.653% | $212.497 | $212.50 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #2 | $125.32 | 11.655% | $139.926 | $139.93 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
Purchase #3 | $205.67 | 8.335% | $222.8126 | $222.81 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
Purchase #4 | $126.57 | 8.298% | $137.0728 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
Purchase #5 | $205.68 | 12.195% | $230.7627 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
Purchase #6 | $75.58 | 8.237% | $81.8055 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #7 | $14.79 | 5.288% | $15.5721 | $15.57 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.58 | $1,040.4487 | $1,040.45 | $1,040.40 | $1,040.50 |