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 | $12.75 | 11.411% | $14.2049 | $14.20 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
Purchase #2 | $181.60 | 3.831% | $188.5571 | $188.56 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
Purchase #3 | $228.56 | 7.545% | $245.8049 | $245.80 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.58 | 3.797% | $180.1708 | $180.17 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #5 | $77.54 | 5.712% | $81.9691 | $81.97 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
Purchase #6 | $174.50 | 11.796% | $195.084 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
Purchase #7 | $229.51 | 7.485% | $246.6888 | $246.69 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,078.04 | $1,152.4796 | $1,152.47 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.60 |