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 | $139.76 | 5.179% | $146.9982 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
Purchase #2 | $244.45 | 7.661% | $263.1773 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
Purchase #3 | $97.27 | 13.608% | $110.5065 | $110.51 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
Purchase #4 | $142.72 | 11.605% | $159.2827 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #5 | $157.93 | 11.707% | $176.4189 | $176.42 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
Purchase #6 | $200.48 | 4.755% | $210.0128 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
Purchase #7 | $199.93 | 7.380% | $214.6848 | $214.68 | $214.70 | $214.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,182.54 | $1,281.0812 | $1,281.08 | $1,281.10 | $1,281.10 |