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 | $230.92 | 7.400% | $248.0081 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
Purchase #2 | $127.49 | 8.737% | $138.6288 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
Purchase #3 | $162.90 | 5.485% | $171.8351 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
Purchase #4 | $88.44 | 8.782% | $96.2068 | $96.21 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
Purchase #5 | $58.27 | 7.402% | $62.5831 | $62.58 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
Purchase #6 | $234.82 | 8.515% | $254.8149 | $254.81 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
Purchase #7 | $187.75 | 10.216% | $206.9305 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,090.59 | $1,179.0073 | $1,179.01 | $1,179.05 | $1,178.90 |