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 | $199.64 | 7.690% | $214.9923 | $214.99 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #2 | $202.51 | 7.438% | $217.5727 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
Purchase #3 | $200.64 | 12.150% | $225.0178 | $225.02 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Purchase #4 | $66.29 | 9.131% | $72.3429 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
Purchase #5 | $158.73 | 5.445% | $167.3728 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
Purchase #6 | $121.77 | 5.214% | $128.1191 | $128.12 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
Purchase #7 | $160.31 | 13.623% | $182.149 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,109.89 | $1,207.5666 | $1,207.56 | $1,207.50 | $1,207.50 |