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 | $200.37 | 9.585% | $219.5755 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
Purchase #2 | $241.41 | 3.667% | $250.2625 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #3 | $166.76 | 13.692% | $189.5928 | $189.59 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
Purchase #4 | $68.89 | 3.780% | $71.494 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
Purchase #5 | $6.56 | 4.719% | $6.8696 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
Purchase #6 | $250.48 | 5.661% | $264.6597 | $264.66 | $264.65 | $264.70 |
Purchase #7 | $69.69 | 13.776% | $79.2905 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.16 | $1,081.7446 | $1,081.74 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.90 |