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 | $160.94 | 11.873% | $180.0484 | $180.05 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $210.83 | 8.415% | $228.5713 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
Purchase #3 | $86.27 | 9.491% | $94.4579 | $94.46 | $94.45 | $94.50 |
Purchase #4 | $220.82 | 3.142% | $227.7582 | $227.76 | $227.75 | $227.80 |
Purchase #5 | $182.42 | 8.564% | $198.0424 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
Purchase #6 | $242.33 | 6.633% | $258.4037 | $258.40 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #7 | $198.87 | 13.637% | $225.9899 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,302.48 | $1,413.2718 | $1,413.27 | $1,413.25 | $1,413.30 |