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 | $200.85 | 3.154% | $207.1848 | $207.18 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
Purchase #2 | $163.95 | 6.726% | $174.9773 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #3 | $241.73 | 12.112% | $271.0083 | $271.01 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
Purchase #4 | $186.45 | 7.829% | $201.0472 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
Purchase #5 | $85.40 | 13.332% | $96.7855 | $96.79 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
Purchase #6 | $71.33 | 7.109% | $76.4008 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #7 | $134.36 | 11.458% | $149.755 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.07 | $1,177.1589 | $1,177.17 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.20 |