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 | $138.31 | 8.456% | $150.0055 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Purchase #2 | $99.28 | 7.138% | $106.3666 | $106.37 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
Purchase #3 | $149.42 | 8.583% | $162.2447 | $162.24 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
Purchase #4 | $164.38 | 9.791% | $180.4744 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #5 | $245.91 | 8.843% | $267.6558 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
Purchase #6 | $173.90 | 7.610% | $187.1338 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
Purchase #7 | $157.50 | 4.700% | $164.9025 | $164.90 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,128.70 | $1,218.7833 | $1,218.78 | $1,218.75 | $1,218.80 |