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 | $200.54 | 9.394% | $219.3787 | $219.38 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #2 | $186.33 | 7.465% | $200.2395 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #3 | $220.53 | 4.505% | $230.4649 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
Purchase #4 | $212.75 | 5.111% | $223.6237 | $223.62 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
Purchase #5 | $156.29 | 7.477% | $167.9758 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #6 | $118.82 | 4.720% | $124.4283 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
Purchase #7 | $33.60 | 3.205% | $34.6769 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,128.86 | $1,200.7878 | $1,200.79 | $1,200.85 | $1,200.80 |