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 | $191.45 | 5.771% | $202.4986 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
Purchase #2 | $79.39 | 8.498% | $86.1366 | $86.14 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
Purchase #3 | $16.37 | 10.743% | $18.1286 | $18.13 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
Purchase #4 | $225.50 | 6.614% | $240.4146 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #5 | $165.80 | 6.280% | $176.2122 | $176.21 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
Purchase #6 | $64.32 | 13.193% | $72.8057 | $72.81 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
Purchase #7 | $214.91 | 3.496% | $222.4233 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.74 | $1,018.6196 | $1,018.62 | $1,018.60 | $1,018.50 |