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 | $172.70 | 4.553% | $180.563 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
Purchase #2 | $233.49 | 3.855% | $242.491 | $242.49 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #3 | $163.38 | 7.167% | $175.0894 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
Purchase #4 | $42.29 | 6.209% | $44.9158 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
Purchase #5 | $176.69 | 4.640% | $184.8884 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
Purchase #6 | $147.42 | 9.725% | $161.7566 | $161.76 | $161.75 | $161.80 |
Purchase #7 | $216.41 | 11.630% | $241.5785 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,152.38 | $1,231.2827 | $1,231.29 | $1,231.30 | $1,231.40 |