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 | $198.78 | 3.150% | $205.0416 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
Purchase #2 | $134.58 | 10.106% | $148.1807 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
Purchase #3 | $147.84 | 10.642% | $163.5731 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
Purchase #4 | $76.65 | 5.186% | $80.6251 | $80.63 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
Purchase #5 | $21.46 | 7.859% | $23.1465 | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
Purchase #6 | $248.76 | 13.193% | $281.5789 | $281.58 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
Purchase #7 | $136.42 | 8.588% | $148.1357 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.49 | $1,050.2816 | $1,050.29 | $1,050.35 | $1,050.20 |