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 | $166.26 | 3.447% | $171.991 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $210.81 | 13.247% | $238.736 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #3 | $231.69 | 7.245% | $248.4759 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
Purchase #4 | $52.93 | 8.531% | $57.4455 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
Purchase #5 | $148.40 | 3.359% | $153.3848 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
Purchase #6 | $111.45 | 11.221% | $123.9558 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
Purchase #7 | $175.72 | 6.247% | $186.6972 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,097.26 | $1,180.6862 | $1,180.70 | $1,180.75 | $1,180.70 |