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 | $156.81 | 11.613% | $175.0203 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #2 | $144.94 | 4.850% | $151.9696 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
Purchase #3 | $246.43 | 13.542% | $279.8016 | $279.80 | $279.80 | $279.80 |
Purchase #4 | $212.49 | 13.160% | $240.4537 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $159.75 | 11.705% | $178.4487 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
Purchase #6 | $225.43 | 3.837% | $234.0797 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #7 | $24.73 | 13.460% | $28.0587 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.58 | $1,287.8323 | $1,287.83 | $1,287.80 | $1,287.90 |