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 | $200.28 | 3.844% | $207.9788 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
Purchase #2 | $113.71 | 3.633% | $117.8411 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
Purchase #3 | $162.91 | 3.356% | $168.3773 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
Purchase #4 | $44.62 | 11.372% | $49.6942 | $49.69 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
Purchase #5 | $239.61 | 9.624% | $262.6701 | $262.67 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
Purchase #6 | $26.98 | 4.704% | $28.2491 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
Purchase #7 | $146.44 | 13.415% | $166.0849 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.55 | $1,000.8955 | $1,000.89 | $1,000.95 | $1,000.90 |