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 | $158.89 | 13.275% | $179.9826 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $82.80 | 3.123% | $85.3858 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #3 | $174.54 | 4.248% | $181.9545 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
Purchase #4 | $46.87 | 5.603% | $49.4961 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #5 | $212.89 | 4.287% | $222.0166 | $222.02 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
Purchase #6 | $68.47 | 6.766% | $73.1027 | $73.10 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
Purchase #7 | $245.70 | 3.103% | $253.3241 | $253.32 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $990.16 | $1,045.2624 | $1,045.26 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.30 |