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 | $210.85 | 3.398% | $218.0147 | $218.01 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #2 | $206.88 | 8.493% | $224.4503 | $224.45 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
Purchase #3 | $34.71 | 11.158% | $38.5829 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
Purchase #4 | $130.64 | 4.320% | $136.2836 | $136.28 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
Purchase #5 | $190.57 | 5.450% | $200.9561 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
Purchase #6 | $237.63 | 3.757% | $246.5578 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
Purchase #7 | $139.73 | 9.131% | $152.4887 | $152.49 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,151.01 | $1,217.3341 | $1,217.33 | $1,217.35 | $1,217.50 |