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 | $199.43 | 7.818% | $215.0214 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #2 | $152.68 | 13.715% | $173.6201 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #3 | $114.66 | 10.124% | $126.2682 | $126.27 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
Purchase #4 | $183.44 | 10.462% | $202.6315 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
Purchase #5 | $36.87 | 3.781% | $38.2641 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
Purchase #6 | $172.73 | 13.572% | $196.1729 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $120.53 | 6.234% | $128.0438 | $128.04 | $128.05 | $128.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.34 | $1,080.0220 | $1,080.01 | $1,079.95 | $1,080.00 |