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 | $172.50 | 6.660% | $183.9885 | $183.99 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
Purchase #2 | $104.77 | 5.287% | $110.3092 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #3 | $95.32 | 4.161% | $99.2863 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
Purchase #4 | $78.60 | 3.466% | $81.3243 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
Purchase #5 | $134.86 | 4.337% | $140.7089 | $140.71 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #6 | $181.37 | 4.290% | $189.1508 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
Purchase #7 | $208.86 | 13.718% | $237.5114 | $237.51 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.28 | $1,042.2794 | $1,042.28 | $1,042.25 | $1,042.30 |