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 | $174.91 | 5.793% | $185.0425 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
Purchase #2 | $139.73 | 3.471% | $144.58 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
Purchase #3 | $67.97 | 8.214% | $73.5531 | $73.55 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
Purchase #4 | $241.75 | 3.691% | $250.673 | $250.67 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
Purchase #5 | $138.95 | 10.605% | $153.6856 | $153.69 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
Purchase #6 | $180.93 | 9.590% | $198.2812 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
Purchase #7 | $176.67 | 8.133% | $191.0386 | $191.04 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,120.91 | $1,196.8540 | $1,196.85 | $1,196.90 | $1,196.90 |