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 | $188.70 | 6.357% | $200.6957 | $200.70 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #2 | $121.73 | 9.845% | $133.7143 | $133.71 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
Purchase #3 | $222.58 | 13.571% | $252.7863 | $252.79 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
Purchase #4 | $194.95 | 10.145% | $214.7277 | $214.73 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
Purchase #5 | $122.83 | 5.614% | $129.7257 | $129.73 | $129.75 | $129.70 |
Purchase #6 | $23.37 | 8.472% | $25.3499 | $25.35 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
Purchase #7 | $139.58 | 12.588% | $157.1503 | $157.15 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.74 | $1,114.1499 | $1,114.16 | $1,114.20 | $1,114.10 |