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 | $170.81 | 5.687% | $180.524 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $42.78 | 5.361% | $45.0734 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
Purchase #3 | $70.71 | 13.615% | $80.3372 | $80.34 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 5.317% | $72.3528 | $72.35 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
Purchase #5 | $241.67 | 3.608% | $250.3895 | $250.39 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $248.89 | 5.741% | $263.1788 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
Purchase #7 | $231.64 | 3.278% | $239.2332 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,075.20 | $1,131.0889 | $1,131.08 | $1,131.10 | $1,131.10 |