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 | $186.38 | 6.238% | $198.0064 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
Purchase #2 | $131.35 | 13.697% | $149.341 | $149.34 | $149.35 | $149.30 |
Purchase #3 | $247.55 | 3.633% | $256.5435 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #4 | $34.46 | 3.847% | $35.7857 | $35.79 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
Purchase #5 | $180.78 | 13.334% | $204.8852 | $204.89 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
Purchase #6 | $145.50 | 3.482% | $150.5663 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
Purchase #7 | $31.80 | 3.241% | $32.8306 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.82 | $1,027.9587 | $1,027.97 | $1,028.00 | $1,027.90 |