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 | $182.29 | 10.151% | $200.7943 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
Purchase #2 | $86.74 | 6.335% | $92.235 | $92.24 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #3 | $49.61 | 5.495% | $52.3361 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
Purchase #4 | $242.97 | 6.348% | $258.3937 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #5 | $33.98 | 13.389% | $38.5296 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
Purchase #6 | $182.95 | 11.747% | $204.4411 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
Purchase #7 | $243.37 | 3.503% | $251.8953 | $251.90 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,021.91 | $1,098.6251 | $1,098.63 | $1,098.70 | $1,098.50 |