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 | $189.84 | 5.447% | $200.1806 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #2 | $134.43 | 13.143% | $152.0981 | $152.10 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
Purchase #3 | $166.69 | 4.113% | $173.546 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
Purchase #4 | $27.58 | 11.138% | $30.6519 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
Purchase #5 | $219.83 | 10.153% | $242.1493 | $242.15 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
Purchase #6 | $73.73 | 7.707% | $79.4124 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
Purchase #7 | $204.47 | 8.820% | $222.5043 | $222.50 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.57 | $1,100.5426 | $1,100.54 | $1,100.55 | $1,100.50 |