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 | $178.56 | 3.609% | $185.0042 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #2 | $110.95 | 11.321% | $123.5106 | $123.51 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
Purchase #3 | $39.38 | 8.538% | $42.7423 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
Purchase #4 | $151.90 | 3.599% | $157.3669 | $157.37 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
Purchase #5 | $167.57 | 3.214% | $172.9557 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
Purchase #6 | $250.45 | 3.177% | $258.4068 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #7 | $33.90 | 13.720% | $38.5511 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.71 | $978.5376 | $978.54 | $978.50 | $978.60 |