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 | $212.43 | 3.748% | $220.3919 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
Purchase #2 | $132.49 | 10.168% | $145.9616 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
Purchase #3 | $71.84 | 12.170% | $80.5829 | $80.58 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
Purchase #4 | $79.30 | 4.669% | $83.0025 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #5 | $75.71 | 9.731% | $83.0773 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
Purchase #6 | $196.90 | 12.141% | $220.8056 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
Purchase #7 | $208.45 | 3.676% | $216.1126 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.12 | $1,049.9344 | $1,049.93 | $1,049.95 | $1,050.00 |