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 | $176.41 | 5.440% | $186.0067 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Purchase #2 | $109.44 | 3.412% | $113.1741 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
Purchase #3 | $152.73 | 6.373% | $162.4635 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
Purchase #4 | $226.73 | 9.179% | $247.5415 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
Purchase #5 | $250.69 | 10.603% | $277.2707 | $277.27 | $277.25 | $277.30 |
Purchase #6 | $158.44 | 5.694% | $167.4616 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
Purchase #7 | $95.57 | 5.408% | $100.7384 | $100.74 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,170.01 | $1,254.6565 | $1,254.65 | $1,254.60 | $1,254.70 |