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 | $234.92 | 8.567% | $255.0456 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #2 | $51.68 | 13.680% | $58.7498 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
Purchase #3 | $225.58 | 12.201% | $253.103 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
Purchase #4 | $47.27 | 6.397% | $50.2939 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
Purchase #5 | $161.76 | 3.660% | $167.6804 | $167.68 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #6 | $160.97 | 5.756% | $170.2354 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
Purchase #7 | $147.63 | 3.568% | $152.8974 | $152.90 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.81 | $1,108.0055 | $1,108.01 | $1,108.05 | $1,107.90 |