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 | $205.31 | 5.207% | $216.0005 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
Purchase #2 | $55.94 | 5.363% | $58.9401 | $58.94 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
Purchase #3 | $196.97 | 3.214% | $203.3006 | $203.30 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
Purchase #4 | $241.95 | 7.702% | $260.585 | $260.59 | $260.60 | $260.60 |
Purchase #5 | $52.58 | 5.726% | $55.5907 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
Purchase #6 | $198.92 | 6.688% | $212.2238 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #7 | $8.83 | 7.228% | $9.4682 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.50 | $1,016.1089 | $1,016.11 | $1,016.10 | $1,016.10 |