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 | $229.87 | 3.539% | $238.0051 | $238.01 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
Purchase #2 | $158.95 | 13.427% | $180.2922 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #3 | $222.28 | 8.374% | $240.8937 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
Purchase #4 | $35.98 | 7.322% | $38.6145 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #5 | $215.63 | 9.196% | $235.4593 | $235.46 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
Purchase #6 | $100.33 | 9.509% | $109.8704 | $109.87 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
Purchase #7 | $106.71 | 5.588% | $112.673 | $112.67 | $112.65 | $112.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,069.75 | $1,155.8082 | $1,155.80 | $1,155.75 | $1,155.90 |