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 | $200.82 | 3.566% | $207.9812 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Purchase #2 | $223.26 | 4.527% | $233.367 | $233.37 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
Purchase #3 | $96.49 | 11.757% | $107.8343 | $107.83 | $107.85 | $107.80 |
Purchase #4 | $103.69 | 4.590% | $108.4494 | $108.45 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
Purchase #5 | $249.43 | 13.356% | $282.7439 | $282.74 | $282.75 | $282.70 |
Purchase #6 | $98.86 | 11.193% | $109.9254 | $109.93 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
Purchase #7 | $218.62 | 4.567% | $228.6044 | $228.60 | $228.60 | $228.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,191.17 | $1,278.9056 | $1,278.90 | $1,278.95 | $1,278.80 |