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 | $174.51 | 3.235% | $180.1554 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $165.77 | 13.701% | $188.4821 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #3 | $136.51 | 13.456% | $154.8788 | $154.88 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
Purchase #4 | $48.39 | 12.582% | $54.4784 | $54.48 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #5 | $37.34 | 6.248% | $39.673 | $39.67 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
Purchase #6 | $223.30 | 7.574% | $240.2127 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #7 | $113.67 | 6.199% | $120.7164 | $120.72 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $899.49 | $978.5968 | $978.60 | $978.60 | $978.70 |