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 | $19.75 | 7.412% | $21.2139 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
Purchase #2 | $195.98 | 5.609% | $206.9725 | $206.97 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
Purchase #3 | $244.40 | 3.203% | $252.2281 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
Purchase #4 | $64.75 | 5.168% | $68.0963 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
Purchase #5 | $90.80 | 10.626% | $100.4484 | $100.45 | $100.45 | $100.40 |
Purchase #6 | $153.80 | 10.241% | $169.5507 | $169.55 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
Purchase #7 | $177.27 | 12.819% | $199.9942 | $199.99 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $946.75 | $1,018.5041 | $1,018.50 | $1,018.50 | $1,018.50 |