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 | $14.26 | 13.575% | $16.1958 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
Purchase #2 | $191.85 | 4.541% | $200.5619 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
Purchase #3 | $248.77 | 7.452% | $267.3083 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
Purchase #4 | $112.57 | 11.463% | $125.4739 | $125.47 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
Purchase #5 | $234.80 | 5.280% | $247.1974 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
Purchase #6 | $180.37 | 8.163% | $195.0936 | $195.09 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
Purchase #7 | $144.38 | 7.346% | $154.9862 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.00 | $1,206.8171 | $1,206.82 | $1,206.80 | $1,206.90 |