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 | $121.88 | 5.678% | $128.8003 | $128.80 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #2 | $247.39 | 13.198% | $280.0405 | $280.04 | $280.05 | $280.00 |
Purchase #3 | $240.33 | 4.146% | $250.2941 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #4 | $234.97 | 7.790% | $253.2742 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
Purchase #5 | $34.48 | 9.625% | $37.7987 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
Purchase #6 | $160.46 | 11.785% | $179.3702 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
Purchase #7 | $50.60 | 8.257% | $54.778 | $54.78 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.11 | $1,184.3560 | $1,184.35 | $1,184.35 | $1,184.40 |