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 | $196.86 | 10.478% | $217.487 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #2 | $19.27 | 6.231% | $20.4707 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #3 | $221.87 | 8.703% | $241.1793 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
Purchase #4 | $223.94 | 5.219% | $235.6274 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
Purchase #5 | $33.96 | 12.563% | $38.2264 | $38.23 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
Purchase #6 | $82.55 | 9.753% | $90.6011 | $90.60 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
Purchase #7 | $182.91 | 12.820% | $206.3591 | $206.36 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.36 | $1,049.9510 | $1,049.96 | $1,050.00 | $1,050.00 |