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 | $173.99 | 3.654% | $180.3476 | $180.35 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
Purchase #2 | $175.41 | 13.539% | $199.1588 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
Purchase #3 | $249.56 | 4.382% | $260.4957 | $260.50 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
Purchase #4 | $124.89 | 8.234% | $135.1734 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
Purchase #5 | $112.37 | 12.260% | $126.1466 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
Purchase #6 | $120.88 | 4.814% | $126.6992 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
Purchase #7 | $7.89 | 4.743% | $8.2642 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.99 | $1,036.2855 | $1,036.29 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.30 |