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 | $206.72 | 5.468% | $218.0234 | $218.02 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
Purchase #2 | $40.35 | 13.725% | $45.888 | $45.89 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
Purchase #3 | $146.26 | 6.841% | $156.2656 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
Purchase #4 | $157.83 | 5.826% | $167.0252 | $167.03 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
Purchase #5 | $231.59 | 4.108% | $241.1037 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
Purchase #6 | $242.87 | 6.112% | $257.7142 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #7 | $55.50 | 12.439% | $62.4036 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,081.12 | $1,148.4237 | $1,148.42 | $1,148.40 | $1,148.40 |