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 | $188.80 | 3.816% | $196.0046 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #2 | $100.58 | 10.514% | $111.155 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
Purchase #3 | $145.70 | 8.165% | $157.5964 | $157.60 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
Purchase #4 | $188.63 | 3.722% | $195.6508 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
Purchase #5 | $80.76 | 13.648% | $91.7821 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
Purchase #6 | $230.68 | 4.276% | $240.5439 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
Purchase #7 | $137.76 | 12.688% | $155.239 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,072.91 | $1,147.9718 | $1,147.97 | $1,148.00 | $1,148.00 |