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 | $171.77 | 7.144% | $184.0412 | $184.04 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
Purchase #2 | $248.29 | 10.202% | $273.6205 | $273.62 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
Purchase #3 | $87.31 | 5.636% | $92.2308 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
Purchase #4 | $52.60 | 3.197% | $54.2816 | $54.28 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
Purchase #5 | $92.96 | 12.570% | $104.6451 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
Purchase #6 | $107.36 | 7.164% | $115.0513 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
Purchase #7 | $176.45 | 10.293% | $194.612 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.74 | $1,018.4825 | $1,018.48 | $1,018.50 | $1,018.40 |