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 | $73.50 | 9.427% | $80.4288 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
Purchase #2 | $106.60 | 12.632% | $120.0657 | $120.07 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
Purchase #3 | $138.90 | 12.340% | $156.0403 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
Purchase #4 | $186.27 | 4.363% | $194.397 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #5 | $160.51 | 8.872% | $174.7504 | $174.75 | $174.75 | $174.80 |
Purchase #6 | $230.55 | 5.822% | $243.9726 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
Purchase #7 | $215.48 | 8.262% | $233.283 | $233.28 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,111.81 | $1,202.9378 | $1,202.94 | $1,202.95 | $1,203.00 |