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 | $191.27 | 4.564% | $199.9996 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $242.42 | 11.583% | $270.4995 | $270.50 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
Purchase #3 | $195.52 | 8.103% | $211.363 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
Purchase #4 | $32.31 | 6.499% | $34.4098 | $34.41 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
Purchase #5 | $91.52 | 5.365% | $96.43 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
Purchase #6 | $75.50 | 13.678% | $85.8269 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
Purchase #7 | $170.45 | 7.475% | $183.1911 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.99 | $1,081.7199 | $1,081.72 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.70 |