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 | $202.89 | 3.500% | $209.9912 | $209.99 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Purchase #2 | $110.72 | 13.353% | $125.5044 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
Purchase #3 | $229.80 | 6.787% | $245.3965 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
Purchase #4 | $128.83 | 3.631% | $133.5078 | $133.51 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
Purchase #5 | $182.40 | 9.826% | $200.3226 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.74 | 9.628% | $247.4742 | $247.47 | $247.45 | $247.50 |
Purchase #7 | $242.80 | 12.603% | $273.4001 | $273.40 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,323.18 | $1,435.5968 | $1,435.59 | $1,435.55 | $1,435.60 |