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 | $175.86 | 11.335% | $195.7937 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
Purchase #2 | $44.73 | 8.407% | $48.4905 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #3 | $137.46 | 9.228% | $150.1448 | $150.14 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
Purchase #4 | $206.57 | 5.577% | $218.0904 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
Purchase #5 | $222.62 | 12.405% | $250.236 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
Purchase #6 | $150.80 | 11.193% | $167.679 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #7 | $198.63 | 5.461% | $209.4772 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,136.67 | $1,239.9116 | $1,239.91 | $1,240.00 | $1,239.90 |