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 | $199.42 | 4.552% | $208.4976 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.58 | 3.292% | $206.1502 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
Purchase #3 | $184.96 | 5.447% | $195.0348 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
Purchase #4 | $180.57 | 11.183% | $200.7631 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
Purchase #5 | $53.46 | 8.676% | $58.0982 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
Purchase #6 | $169.73 | 13.105% | $191.9731 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
Purchase #7 | $126.30 | 3.328% | $130.5033 | $130.50 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,114.02 | $1,191.0203 | $1,191.01 | $1,191.00 | $1,191.10 |