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 | $189.40 | 3.494% | $196.0176 | $196.02 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #2 | $183.70 | 4.665% | $192.2696 | $192.27 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
Purchase #3 | $145.34 | 6.636% | $154.9848 | $154.98 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
Purchase #4 | $130.35 | 7.208% | $139.7456 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
Purchase #5 | $108.71 | 8.127% | $117.5449 | $117.54 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
Purchase #6 | $57.35 | 7.828% | $61.8394 | $61.84 | $61.85 | $61.80 |
Purchase #7 | $173.97 | 8.340% | $188.4791 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.82 | $1,050.8810 | $1,050.88 | $1,050.90 | $1,050.80 |