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 | $199.77 | 9.117% | $217.983 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 12.563% | $85.289 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #3 | $44.28 | 3.531% | $45.8435 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
Purchase #4 | $142.49 | 3.120% | $146.9357 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
Purchase #5 | $183.61 | 6.145% | $194.8928 | $194.89 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
Purchase #6 | $201.66 | 9.322% | $220.4587 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
Purchase #7 | $115.28 | 8.522% | $125.1042 | $125.10 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.86 | $1,036.5069 | $1,036.50 | $1,036.55 | $1,036.50 |