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 | $159.98 | 12.523% | $180.0143 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $145.46 | 4.171% | $151.5271 | $151.53 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
Purchase #3 | $15.30 | 12.595% | $17.227 | $17.23 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
Purchase #4 | $178.87 | 4.254% | $186.4791 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #5 | $240.79 | 4.536% | $251.7122 | $251.71 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
Purchase #6 | $184.40 | 13.791% | $209.8306 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
Purchase #7 | $191.43 | 8.660% | $208.0078 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,116.23 | $1,204.7981 | $1,204.80 | $1,204.85 | $1,204.70 |