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 | $121.71 | 3.525% | $126.0003 | $126.00 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
Purchase #2 | $163.55 | 3.180% | $168.7509 | $168.75 | $168.75 | $168.80 |
Purchase #3 | $176.96 | 4.319% | $184.6029 | $184.60 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
Purchase #4 | $232.94 | 4.105% | $242.5022 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #5 | $206.31 | 13.389% | $233.9328 | $233.93 | $233.95 | $233.90 |
Purchase #6 | $177.92 | 3.670% | $184.4497 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
Purchase #7 | $33.26 | 3.669% | $34.4803 | $34.48 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,112.65 | $1,174.7191 | $1,174.71 | $1,174.75 | $1,174.70 |