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 | $196.63 | 10.874% | $218.0115 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #2 | $34.72 | 11.533% | $38.7243 | $38.72 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
Purchase #3 | $241.44 | 11.841% | $270.0289 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
Purchase #4 | $103.40 | 12.423% | $116.2454 | $116.25 | $116.25 | $116.20 |
Purchase #5 | $123.31 | 8.324% | $133.5743 | $133.57 | $133.55 | $133.60 |
Purchase #6 | $128.78 | 7.435% | $138.3548 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
Purchase #7 | $186.52 | 5.636% | $197.0323 | $197.03 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,014.80 | $1,111.9715 | $1,111.96 | $1,111.95 | $1,111.90 |