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 | $185.97 | 10.340% | $205.1993 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
Purchase #2 | $84.73 | 3.129% | $87.3812 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #3 | $183.30 | 10.745% | $202.9956 | $203.00 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
Purchase #4 | $200.57 | 11.110% | $222.8533 | $222.85 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
Purchase #5 | $230.97 | 8.403% | $250.3784 | $250.38 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $142.62 | 12.121% | $159.907 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #7 | $124.39 | 8.427% | $134.8723 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,152.55 | $1,263.5871 | $1,263.59 | $1,263.60 | $1,263.70 |