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 | $193.35 | 3.425% | $199.9722 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.70 | 7.837% | $269.269 | $269.27 | $269.25 | $269.30 |
Purchase #3 | $237.70 | 12.178% | $266.6471 | $266.65 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
Purchase #4 | $159.64 | 13.444% | $181.102 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
Purchase #5 | $216.56 | 11.305% | $241.0421 | $241.04 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
Purchase #6 | $242.84 | 9.333% | $265.5043 | $265.50 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #7 | $245.46 | 5.238% | $258.3172 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,545.25 | $1,681.8539 | $1,681.85 | $1,681.80 | $1,681.80 |