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 | $200.76 | 4.788% | $210.3724 | $210.37 | $210.35 | $210.40 |
Purchase #2 | $166.65 | 3.304% | $172.1561 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $178.83 | 13.625% | $203.1956 | $203.20 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
Purchase #4 | $150.74 | 11.792% | $168.5153 | $168.52 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
Purchase #5 | $67.60 | 8.511% | $73.3534 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
Purchase #6 | $76.62 | 7.337% | $82.2416 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
Purchase #7 | $140.63 | 9.860% | $154.4961 | $154.50 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.83 | $1,064.3305 | $1,064.34 | $1,064.30 | $1,064.40 |