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 | $108.62 | 3.125% | $112.0144 | $112.01 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
Purchase #2 | $214.67 | 4.286% | $223.8708 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
Purchase #3 | $158.32 | 10.535% | $174.999 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #4 | $245.84 | 4.865% | $257.8001 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
Purchase #5 | $93.74 | 6.616% | $99.9418 | $99.94 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
Purchase #6 | $185.67 | 10.460% | $205.0911 | $205.09 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
Purchase #7 | $211.36 | 9.657% | $231.771 | $231.77 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,218.22 | $1,305.4882 | $1,305.48 | $1,305.45 | $1,305.50 |