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 | $50.79 | 3.582% | $52.6093 | $52.61 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
Purchase #2 | $168.68 | 9.800% | $185.2106 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
Purchase #3 | $181.72 | 12.393% | $204.2406 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
Purchase #4 | $117.33 | 8.157% | $126.9006 | $126.90 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
Purchase #5 | $181.46 | 11.213% | $201.8071 | $201.81 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
Purchase #6 | $250.74 | 13.216% | $283.8778 | $283.88 | $283.90 | $283.90 |
Purchase #7 | $145.27 | 3.621% | $150.5302 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,095.99 | $1,205.1762 | $1,205.18 | $1,205.20 | $1,205.10 |