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 | $185.79 | 7.653% | $200.0085 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $160.95 | 9.397% | $176.0745 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
Purchase #3 | $177.72 | 4.573% | $185.8471 | $185.85 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
Purchase #4 | $195.88 | 4.194% | $204.0952 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
Purchase #5 | $141.37 | 13.578% | $160.5652 | $160.57 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
Purchase #6 | $213.68 | 10.654% | $236.4455 | $236.45 | $236.45 | $236.40 |
Purchase #7 | $44.98 | 7.840% | $48.5064 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.37 | $1,211.5424 | $1,211.56 | $1,211.50 | $1,211.50 |