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 | $170.77 | 5.408% | $180.0052 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $106.78 | 3.270% | $110.2717 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
Purchase #3 | $113.88 | 10.290% | $125.5983 | $125.60 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
Purchase #4 | $142.29 | 9.135% | $155.2882 | $155.29 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
Purchase #5 | $118.31 | 9.615% | $129.6855 | $129.69 | $129.70 | $129.70 |
Purchase #6 | $153.46 | 5.357% | $161.6809 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
Purchase #7 | $162.62 | 5.302% | $171.2421 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $968.11 | $1,033.7719 | $1,033.78 | $1,033.80 | $1,033.80 |