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 | $185.66 | 7.730% | $200.0115 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $54.90 | 3.725% | $56.945 | $56.95 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
Purchase #3 | $196.50 | 12.509% | $221.0802 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
Purchase #4 | $246.82 | 9.242% | $269.6311 | $269.63 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
Purchase #5 | $183.75 | 4.798% | $192.5663 | $192.57 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
Purchase #6 | $94.51 | 10.547% | $104.478 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
Purchase #7 | $78.25 | 5.597% | $82.6297 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.39 | $1,127.3418 | $1,127.35 | $1,127.40 | $1,127.30 |