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 | $196.94 | 10.683% | $217.9791 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #2 | $237.75 | 13.651% | $270.2053 | $270.21 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #3 | $113.98 | 5.514% | $120.2649 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
Purchase #4 | $217.60 | 11.658% | $242.9678 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
Purchase #5 | $238.55 | 5.572% | $251.842 | $251.84 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
Purchase #6 | $27.48 | 7.170% | $29.4503 | $29.45 | $29.45 | $29.50 |
Purchase #7 | $77.31 | 7.103% | $82.8013 | $82.80 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,109.61 | $1,215.5107 | $1,215.51 | $1,215.50 | $1,215.60 |