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 | $196.79 | 7.749% | $212.0393 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
Purchase #2 | $67.78 | 5.407% | $71.4449 | $71.44 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
Purchase #3 | $217.46 | 10.571% | $240.4477 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.40 |
Purchase #4 | $5.87 | 10.570% | $6.4905 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Purchase #5 | $232.59 | 6.272% | $247.178 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #6 | $145.59 | 7.314% | $156.2385 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
Purchase #7 | $118.95 | 7.471% | $127.8368 | $127.84 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.03 | $1,061.6757 | $1,061.68 | $1,061.75 | $1,061.50 |