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 | $34.67 | 6.264% | $36.8417 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
Purchase #2 | $108.93 | 12.449% | $122.4907 | $122.49 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
Purchase #3 | $186.93 | 6.452% | $198.9907 | $198.99 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
Purchase #4 | $199.73 | 11.396% | $222.4912 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
Purchase #5 | $200.98 | 4.709% | $210.4441 | $210.44 | $210.45 | $210.40 |
Purchase #6 | $140.77 | 9.385% | $153.9813 | $153.98 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Purchase #7 | $147.51 | 3.648% | $152.8912 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,019.52 | $1,098.1309 | $1,098.12 | $1,098.20 | $1,098.10 |