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 | $173.79 | 13.352% | $196.9944 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
Purchase #2 | $234.42 | 10.563% | $259.1818 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #3 | $122.88 | 11.329% | $136.8011 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
Purchase #4 | $249.80 | 13.494% | $283.508 | $283.51 | $283.50 | $283.50 |
Purchase #5 | $51.57 | 7.735% | $55.5589 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
Purchase #6 | $249.91 | 10.227% | $275.4683 | $275.47 | $275.45 | $275.50 |
Purchase #7 | $171.54 | 9.863% | $188.459 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,253.91 | $1,395.9715 | $1,395.97 | $1,395.95 | $1,396.10 |