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 | $212.54 | 3.526% | $220.0342 | $220.03 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
Purchase #2 | $72.38 | 11.462% | $80.6762 | $80.68 | $80.70 | $80.70 |
Purchase #3 | $218.33 | 6.639% | $232.8249 | $232.82 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
Purchase #4 | $95.28 | 4.328% | $99.4037 | $99.40 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #5 | $55.56 | 12.480% | $62.4939 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #6 | $177.94 | 10.449% | $196.533 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
Purchase #7 | $138.42 | 4.509% | $144.6614 | $144.66 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.45 | $1,036.6273 | $1,036.61 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.60 |