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 | $198.25 | 3.400% | $204.9905 | $204.99 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
Purchase #2 | $201.90 | 9.183% | $220.4405 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
Purchase #3 | $102.27 | 7.612% | $110.0548 | $110.05 | $110.05 | $110.10 |
Purchase #4 | $8.57 | 10.242% | $9.4477 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
Purchase #5 | $230.74 | 9.752% | $253.2418 | $253.24 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
Purchase #6 | $206.39 | 11.222% | $229.5511 | $229.55 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
Purchase #7 | $208.43 | 12.501% | $234.4858 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,156.55 | $1,262.2122 | $1,262.21 | $1,262.25 | $1,262.20 |