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 | $201.37 | 3.772% | $208.9657 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
Purchase #2 | $83.26 | 7.780% | $89.7376 | $89.74 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
Purchase #3 | $106.77 | 10.565% | $118.0503 | $118.05 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
Purchase #4 | $246.35 | 12.143% | $276.2643 | $276.26 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
Purchase #5 | $210.40 | 3.837% | $218.473 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
Purchase #6 | $212.32 | 8.444% | $230.2483 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
Purchase #7 | $144.86 | 11.363% | $161.3204 | $161.32 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,205.33 | $1,303.0596 | $1,303.06 | $1,303.00 | $1,303.10 |