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 | $188.86 | 10.684% | $209.0378 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
Purchase #2 | $104.82 | 11.109% | $116.4645 | $116.46 | $116.45 | $116.50 |
Purchase #3 | $239.59 | 4.395% | $250.12 | $250.12 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
Purchase #4 | $237.68 | 10.257% | $262.0588 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
Purchase #5 | $133.89 | 13.169% | $151.522 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
Purchase #6 | $238.50 | 5.447% | $251.4911 | $251.49 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
Purchase #7 | $150.86 | 6.320% | $160.3944 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,294.20 | $1,401.0886 | $1,401.08 | $1,401.05 | $1,401.10 |