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 | $74.91 | 9.469% | $82.0032 | $82.00 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.57 | 3.700% | $137.4751 | $137.48 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
Purchase #3 | $229.47 | 8.546% | $249.0805 | $249.08 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
Purchase #4 | $139.33 | 11.381% | $155.1871 | $155.19 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
Purchase #5 | $212.37 | 3.720% | $220.2702 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
Purchase #6 | $189.69 | 7.446% | $203.8143 | $203.81 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
Purchase #7 | $242.46 | 3.139% | $250.0708 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,220.80 | $1,297.9012 | $1,297.90 | $1,297.90 | $1,298.00 |