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 | $115.67 | 3.752% | $120.0099 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Purchase #2 | $224.31 | 4.429% | $234.2447 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
Purchase #3 | $130.30 | 10.579% | $144.0844 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
Purchase #4 | $246.51 | 6.259% | $261.9391 | $261.94 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
Purchase #5 | $238.32 | 4.279% | $248.5177 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #6 | $174.27 | 11.854% | $194.928 | $194.93 | $194.95 | $194.90 |
Purchase #7 | $80.68 | 3.571% | $83.5611 | $83.56 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,210.06 | $1,287.2849 | $1,287.28 | $1,287.30 | $1,287.20 |