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 | $166.53 | 5.758% | $176.1188 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
Purchase #2 | $5.32 | 6.538% | $5.6678 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
Purchase #3 | $180.29 | 3.235% | $186.1224 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
Purchase #4 | $249.65 | 12.384% | $280.5667 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
Purchase #5 | $159.91 | 11.317% | $178.007 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
Purchase #6 | $171.95 | 11.571% | $191.8463 | $191.85 | $191.85 | $191.80 |
Purchase #7 | $134.95 | 3.175% | $139.2347 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,068.60 | $1,157.5637 | $1,157.57 | $1,157.50 | $1,157.50 |