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 | $142.88 | 3.730% | $148.2094 | $148.21 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #2 | $203.48 | 4.663% | $212.9683 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
Purchase #3 | $75.52 | 5.509% | $79.6804 | $79.68 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #4 | $160.92 | 12.182% | $180.5233 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #5 | $149.91 | 5.556% | $158.239 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #6 | $63.75 | 10.452% | $70.4132 | $70.41 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
Purchase #7 | $203.42 | 7.283% | $218.2351 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $999.88 | $1,068.2687 | $1,068.27 | $1,068.25 | $1,068.20 |