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 | $168.45 | 7.157% | $180.506 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $83.66 | 5.300% | $88.094 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
Purchase #3 | $55.93 | 12.279% | $62.7976 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #4 | $73.97 | 8.406% | $80.1879 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
Purchase #5 | $91.30 | 6.789% | $97.4984 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
Purchase #6 | $140.65 | 9.386% | $153.8514 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
Purchase #7 | $149.66 | 5.787% | $158.3208 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $763.62 | $821.2561 | $821.26 | $821.25 | $821.30 |