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 | $195.95 | 6.682% | $209.0434 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
Purchase #2 | $159.98 | 4.409% | $167.0335 | $167.03 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
Purchase #3 | $198.37 | 11.179% | $220.5458 | $220.55 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
Purchase #4 | $72.76 | 13.859% | $82.8438 | $82.84 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
Purchase #5 | $170.78 | 10.298% | $188.3669 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
Purchase #6 | $156.32 | 7.320% | $167.7626 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
Purchase #7 | $33.31 | 13.729% | $37.8831 | $37.88 | $37.90 | $37.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.47 | $1,073.4791 | $1,073.47 | $1,073.50 | $1,073.40 |