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 | $197.60 | 8.809% | $215.0066 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #2 | $134.80 | 9.765% | $147.9632 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
Purchase #3 | $93.59 | 13.857% | $106.5588 | $106.56 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
Purchase #4 | $54.88 | 9.300% | $59.9838 | $59.98 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Purchase #5 | $135.35 | 5.370% | $142.6183 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #6 | $247.33 | 11.528% | $275.8422 | $275.84 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
Purchase #7 | $38.57 | 12.784% | $43.5008 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $902.12 | $991.4737 | $991.47 | $991.45 | $991.50 |