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 | $217.85 | 3.290% | $225.0173 | $225.02 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
Purchase #2 | $133.43 | 9.445% | $146.0325 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
Purchase #3 | $236.66 | 10.470% | $261.4383 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
Purchase #4 | $239.45 | 9.323% | $261.7739 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
Purchase #5 | $80.51 | 8.704% | $87.5176 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
Purchase #6 | $112.52 | 4.556% | $117.6464 | $117.65 | $117.65 | $117.60 |
Purchase #7 | $129.68 | 7.561% | $139.4851 | $139.49 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,150.10 | $1,238.9111 | $1,238.92 | $1,238.90 | $1,238.80 |