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 | $197.73 | 8.395% | $214.3294 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
Purchase #2 | $137.75 | 10.603% | $152.3556 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
Purchase #3 | $80.36 | 11.475% | $89.5813 | $89.58 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
Purchase #4 | $14.86 | 3.823% | $15.4281 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
Purchase #5 | $245.60 | 7.506% | $264.0347 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
Purchase #6 | $191.86 | 8.836% | $208.8127 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
Purchase #7 | $227.87 | 12.220% | $255.7157 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,096.03 | $1,200.2575 | $1,200.26 | $1,200.30 | $1,200.20 |