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 | $203.33 | 3.526% | $210.4994 | $210.50 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.68 | 11.865% | $142.8292 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
Purchase #3 | $174.61 | 12.508% | $196.4502 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
Purchase #4 | $213.68 | 8.540% | $231.9283 | $231.93 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
Purchase #5 | $125.28 | 13.827% | $142.6025 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #6 | $152.98 | 11.404% | $170.4258 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
Purchase #7 | $8.30 | 4.579% | $8.6801 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,005.86 | $1,103.4155 | $1,103.42 | $1,103.50 | $1,103.40 |