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 | $201.41 | 7.678% | $216.8743 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
Purchase #2 | $105.50 | 6.830% | $112.7057 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
Purchase #3 | $158.55 | 11.496% | $176.7769 | $176.78 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
Purchase #4 | $125.63 | 12.682% | $141.5624 | $141.56 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
Purchase #5 | $88.63 | 9.405% | $96.9657 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
Purchase #6 | $186.92 | 12.547% | $210.3729 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
Purchase #7 | $187.33 | 9.411% | $204.9596 | $204.96 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.97 | $1,160.2175 | $1,160.22 | $1,160.15 | $1,160.40 |