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 | $199.65 | 4.395% | $208.4246 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #2 | $146.31 | 12.759% | $164.9777 | $164.98 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #3 | $84.43 | 5.731% | $89.2687 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #4 | $147.56 | 8.730% | $160.442 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
Purchase #5 | $40.53 | 11.781% | $45.3048 | $45.30 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
Purchase #6 | $188.52 | 6.247% | $200.2968 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #7 | $240.75 | 10.608% | $266.2888 | $266.29 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.75 | $1,135.0034 | $1,135.00 | $1,135.00 | $1,135.00 |