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 | $73.89 | 11.187% | $82.1561 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
Purchase #2 | $200.57 | 6.728% | $214.0643 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
Purchase #3 | $196.71 | 5.576% | $207.6785 | $207.68 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
Purchase #4 | $183.54 | 9.167% | $200.3651 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #5 | $186.98 | 10.691% | $206.97 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
Purchase #6 | $157.91 | 4.770% | $165.4423 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
Purchase #7 | $20.29 | 9.252% | $22.1672 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.89 | $1,098.8435 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.80 | $1,099.00 |