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 | $171.99 | 13.364% | $194.9747 | $194.97 | $194.95 | $195.00 |
Purchase #2 | $178.50 | 11.685% | $199.3577 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #3 | $202.46 | 3.827% | $210.2081 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
Purchase #4 | $143.91 | 4.392% | $150.2305 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
Purchase #5 | $203.31 | 7.212% | $217.9727 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
Purchase #6 | $88.95 | 9.127% | $97.0685 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
Purchase #7 | $246.85 | 11.290% | $274.7194 | $274.72 | $274.70 | $274.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,235.97 | $1,344.5316 | $1,344.53 | $1,344.45 | $1,344.60 |