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 | $171.59 | 7.820% | $185.0083 | $185.01 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #2 | $211.80 | 8.677% | $230.1779 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
Purchase #3 | $211.44 | 10.212% | $233.0323 | $233.03 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
Purchase #4 | $98.79 | 5.547% | $104.2699 | $104.27 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
Purchase #5 | $244.72 | 4.829% | $256.5375 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $73.88 | 7.303% | $79.2755 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
Purchase #7 | $85.83 | 5.539% | $90.5841 | $90.58 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,098.05 | $1,178.8855 | $1,178.89 | $1,178.95 | $1,178.90 |