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 | $180.79 | 10.763% | $200.2484 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #2 | $97.50 | 3.739% | $101.1455 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
Purchase #3 | $158.26 | 4.527% | $165.4244 | $165.42 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #4 | $40.87 | 7.200% | $43.8126 | $43.81 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
Purchase #5 | $180.62 | 3.744% | $187.3824 | $187.38 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
Purchase #6 | $91.86 | 9.708% | $100.7778 | $100.78 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #7 | $196.30 | 4.356% | $204.8508 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.20 | $1,003.6419 | $1,003.64 | $1,003.65 | $1,003.60 |