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 | $140.74 | 5.159% | $148.0008 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Purchase #2 | $250.94 | 8.522% | $272.3251 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
Purchase #3 | $246.79 | 6.123% | $261.901 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #4 | $52.67 | 12.701% | $59.3596 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
Purchase #5 | $194.57 | 4.227% | $202.7945 | $202.79 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
Purchase #6 | $129.51 | 12.593% | $145.8192 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
Purchase #7 | $197.45 | 13.864% | $224.8245 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,212.67 | $1,315.0247 | $1,315.02 | $1,315.00 | $1,315.00 |