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 | $236.87 | 8.802% | $257.7193 | $257.72 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #2 | $178.56 | 7.199% | $191.4145 | $191.41 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
Purchase #3 | $92.63 | 4.110% | $96.4371 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
Purchase #4 | $72.79 | 7.746% | $78.4283 | $78.43 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
Purchase #5 | $83.88 | 8.202% | $90.7598 | $90.76 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
Purchase #6 | $159.50 | 4.837% | $167.215 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
Purchase #7 | $194.94 | 11.850% | $218.0404 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.17 | $1,100.0144 | $1,100.02 | $1,100.00 | $1,099.90 |