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 | $161.50 | 11.459% | $180.0063 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.88 | 5.189% | $262.8463 | $262.85 | $262.85 | $262.80 |
Purchase #3 | $150.29 | 8.155% | $162.5461 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
Purchase #4 | $86.97 | 9.580% | $95.3017 | $95.30 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #5 | $180.39 | 3.574% | $186.8371 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
Purchase #6 | $61.76 | 10.221% | $68.0725 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
Purchase #7 | $194.85 | 7.601% | $209.6605 | $209.66 | $209.65 | $209.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.64 | $1,165.2705 | $1,165.28 | $1,165.25 | $1,165.20 |