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 | $218.97 | 4.125% | $228.0025 | $228.00 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
Purchase #2 | $65.35 | 12.271% | $73.3691 | $73.37 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
Purchase #3 | $180.66 | 9.381% | $197.6077 | $197.61 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
Purchase #4 | $59.30 | 3.845% | $61.5801 | $61.58 | $61.60 | $61.60 |
Purchase #5 | $141.52 | 9.176% | $154.5059 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
Purchase #6 | $199.34 | 7.348% | $213.9875 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
Purchase #7 | $96.25 | 6.305% | $102.3186 | $102.32 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.39 | $1,031.3714 | $1,031.38 | $1,031.35 | $1,031.40 |