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 | $165.59 | 13.548% | $188.0241 | $188.02 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #2 | $89.31 | 4.538% | $93.3629 | $93.36 | $93.35 | $93.40 |
Purchase #3 | $217.67 | 10.422% | $240.3556 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #4 | $152.47 | 11.380% | $169.8211 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
Purchase #5 | $138.69 | 8.370% | $150.2984 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
Purchase #6 | $221.31 | 5.248% | $232.9243 | $232.92 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
Purchase #7 | $73.96 | 7.216% | $79.297 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,059.00 | $1,154.0834 | $1,154.08 | $1,154.00 | $1,154.10 |