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 | $213.62 | 3.658% | $221.4342 | $221.43 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
Purchase #2 | $71.94 | 8.616% | $78.1384 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
Purchase #3 | $75.36 | 13.724% | $85.7024 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #4 | $186.29 | 8.370% | $201.8825 | $201.88 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
Purchase #5 | $122.46 | 13.702% | $139.2395 | $139.24 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
Purchase #6 | $23.43 | 3.279% | $24.1983 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
Purchase #7 | $209.46 | 4.801% | $219.5162 | $219.52 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.56 | $970.1115 | $970.11 | $970.15 | $970.00 |