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 | $182.59 | 9.542% | $200.0127 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #2 | $139.53 | 3.528% | $144.4526 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $83.51 | 11.720% | $93.2974 | $93.30 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
Purchase #4 | $156.43 | 13.688% | $177.8421 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
Purchase #5 | $219.28 | 5.176% | $230.6299 | $230.63 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
Purchase #6 | $215.81 | 12.201% | $242.141 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
Purchase #7 | $189.55 | 9.192% | $206.9734 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,186.70 | $1,295.3491 | $1,295.34 | $1,295.35 | $1,295.30 |