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 | $180.75 | 10.788% | $200.2493 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
Purchase #2 | $244.87 | 3.348% | $253.0682 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
Purchase #3 | $175.91 | 6.687% | $187.6731 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
Purchase #4 | $142.27 | 7.193% | $152.5035 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
Purchase #5 | $100.26 | 5.521% | $105.7954 | $105.80 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
Purchase #6 | $149.84 | 8.863% | $163.1203 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
Purchase #7 | $107.66 | 6.867% | $115.053 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,101.56 | $1,177.4628 | $1,177.46 | $1,177.40 | $1,177.50 |