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 | $146.47 | 5.150% | $154.0132 | $154.01 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
Purchase #2 | $174.88 | 7.185% | $187.4451 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
Purchase #3 | $173.91 | 12.433% | $195.5322 | $195.53 | $195.55 | $195.50 |
Purchase #4 | $210.64 | 9.430% | $230.5034 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #5 | $171.39 | 8.659% | $186.2307 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
Purchase #6 | $44.85 | 8.185% | $48.521 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.82 | 5.610% | $236.3763 | $236.38 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,145.96 | $1,238.6219 | $1,238.62 | $1,238.65 | $1,238.50 |