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 | $203.64 | 13.190% | $230.5001 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #2 | $131.99 | 8.370% | $143.0376 | $143.04 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
Purchase #3 | $108.66 | 13.583% | $123.4193 | $123.42 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
Purchase #4 | $200.51 | 5.836% | $212.2118 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
Purchase #5 | $182.98 | 6.475% | $194.828 | $194.83 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
Purchase #6 | $86.26 | 10.689% | $95.4803 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #7 | $67.37 | 6.841% | $71.9788 | $71.98 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.41 | $1,071.4559 | $1,071.46 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.40 |