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 | $158.78 | 13.678% | $180.4979 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $146.67 | 4.622% | $153.4491 | $153.45 | $153.45 | $153.40 |
Purchase #3 | $245.46 | 6.143% | $260.5386 | $260.54 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $80.70 | 12.418% | $90.7213 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #5 | $169.77 | 4.346% | $177.1482 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
Purchase #6 | $82.66 | 4.710% | $86.5533 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
Purchase #7 | $168.42 | 11.406% | $187.63 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,052.46 | $1,136.5384 | $1,136.54 | $1,136.55 | $1,136.40 |