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 | $196.75 | 6.750% | $210.0306 | $210.03 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #2 | $136.51 | 10.755% | $151.1917 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
Purchase #3 | $190.45 | 11.583% | $212.5098 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #4 | $139.26 | 11.418% | $155.1607 | $155.16 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
Purchase #5 | $207.64 | 13.692% | $236.0701 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
Purchase #6 | $178.38 | 4.249% | $185.9594 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
Purchase #7 | $211.79 | 11.434% | $236.0061 | $236.01 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,260.78 | $1,386.9284 | $1,386.93 | $1,386.90 | $1,387.00 |