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 | $168.91 | 3.580% | $174.957 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
Purchase #2 | $187.46 | 7.315% | $201.1727 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
Purchase #3 | $188.90 | 11.798% | $211.1864 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
Purchase #4 | $226.65 | 7.476% | $243.5944 | $243.59 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
Purchase #5 | $231.83 | 11.454% | $258.3838 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #6 | $159.60 | 13.387% | $180.9657 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
Purchase #7 | $6.72 | 4.471% | $7.0205 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.07 | $1,277.2805 | $1,277.28 | $1,277.25 | $1,277.40 |