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 | $187.98 | 6.415% | $200.0389 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $113.48 | 3.708% | $117.6878 | $117.69 | $117.70 | $117.70 |
Purchase #3 | $220.84 | 9.212% | $241.1838 | $241.18 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
Purchase #4 | $5.88 | 12.110% | $6.5921 | $6.59 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
Purchase #5 | $193.36 | 3.628% | $200.3751 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
Purchase #6 | $169.76 | 5.175% | $178.5451 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
Purchase #7 | $235.98 | 8.207% | $255.3469 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.28 | $1,199.7697 | $1,199.78 | $1,199.85 | $1,199.70 |