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 | $158.60 | 13.496% | $180.0047 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $112.52 | 12.650% | $126.7538 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
Purchase #3 | $130.75 | 10.471% | $144.4408 | $144.44 | $144.45 | $144.40 |
Purchase #4 | $171.48 | 4.384% | $178.9977 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Purchase #5 | $246.85 | 11.178% | $274.4429 | $274.44 | $274.45 | $274.40 |
Purchase #6 | $135.71 | 4.608% | $141.9635 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
Purchase #7 | $198.67 | 5.675% | $209.9445 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,154.58 | $1,256.5479 | $1,256.53 | $1,256.55 | $1,256.50 |