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 | $190.75 | 12.718% | $215.0096 | $215.01 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
Purchase #2 | $171.62 | 7.194% | $183.9663 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
Purchase #3 | $37.80 | 7.540% | $40.6501 | $40.65 | $40.65 | $40.70 |
Purchase #4 | $216.62 | 4.531% | $226.4351 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
Purchase #5 | $27.32 | 5.397% | $28.7945 | $28.79 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #6 | $180.92 | 10.251% | $199.4661 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
Purchase #7 | $240.57 | 4.340% | $251.0107 | $251.01 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,065.60 | $1,145.3324 | $1,145.34 | $1,145.30 | $1,145.40 |