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 | $197.88 | 5.366% | $208.4982 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $127.56 | 9.478% | $139.6501 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
Purchase #3 | $91.85 | 3.285% | $94.8673 | $94.87 | $94.85 | $94.90 |
Purchase #4 | $96.32 | 12.147% | $108.02 | $108.02 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
Purchase #5 | $204.55 | 9.871% | $224.7411 | $224.74 | $224.75 | $224.70 |
Purchase #6 | $158.62 | 5.217% | $166.8952 | $166.90 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
Purchase #7 | $195.67 | 4.407% | $204.2932 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.45 | $1,146.9651 | $1,146.97 | $1,146.95 | $1,147.00 |