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 | $187.84 | 4.777% | $196.8131 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
Purchase #2 | $140.81 | 9.488% | $154.1701 | $154.17 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
Purchase #3 | $160.31 | 11.572% | $178.8611 | $178.86 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
Purchase #4 | $239.65 | 3.312% | $247.5872 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
Purchase #5 | $186.69 | 7.152% | $200.0421 | $200.04 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #6 | $250.83 | 4.802% | $262.8749 | $262.87 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
Purchase #7 | $36.27 | 3.555% | $37.5594 | $37.56 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,202.40 | $1,277.9079 | $1,277.90 | $1,277.85 | $1,278.00 |