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 | $59.99 | 8.390% | $65.0232 | $65.02 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
Purchase #2 | $129.75 | 13.796% | $147.6503 | $147.65 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
Purchase #3 | $185.82 | 7.335% | $199.4499 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.40 |
Purchase #4 | $195.34 | 9.528% | $213.952 | $213.95 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 11.421% | $165.3265 | $165.33 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
Purchase #6 | $174.62 | 9.146% | $190.5907 | $190.59 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
Purchase #7 | $207.39 | 4.755% | $217.2514 | $217.25 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.29 | $1,199.2440 | $1,199.24 | $1,199.25 | $1,199.30 |