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 | $188.25 | 6.509% | $200.5032 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $72.35 | 7.870% | $78.0439 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #3 | $83.86 | 5.583% | $88.5419 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
Purchase #4 | $202.33 | 9.579% | $221.7112 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
Purchase #5 | $243.40 | 4.196% | $253.6131 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
Purchase #6 | $24.85 | 12.419% | $27.9361 | $27.94 | $27.95 | $27.90 |
Purchase #7 | $125.29 | 4.696% | $131.1736 | $131.17 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $940.33 | $1,001.5230 | $1,001.51 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.40 |