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 | $67.72 | 5.640% | $71.5394 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
Purchase #2 | $179.56 | 9.153% | $195.9951 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #3 | $118.94 | 5.222% | $125.151 | $125.15 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
Purchase #4 | $147.31 | 5.509% | $155.4253 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
Purchase #5 | $183.73 | 7.522% | $197.5502 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
Purchase #6 | $232.47 | 3.154% | $239.8021 | $239.80 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
Purchase #7 | $197.63 | 8.530% | $214.4878 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,127.36 | $1,199.9509 | $1,199.96 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 |