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 | $189.40 | 3.494% | $196.0176 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #2 | $167.75 | 11.746% | $187.4539 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
Purchase #3 | $246.50 | 6.300% | $262.0295 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
Purchase #4 | $233.31 | 10.768% | $258.4328 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $192.69 | 6.333% | $204.8931 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
Purchase #6 | $42.93 | 9.814% | $47.1432 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
Purchase #7 | $125.89 | 12.375% | $141.4689 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,198.47 | $1,297.4390 | $1,297.43 | $1,297.45 | $1,297.40 |