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 | $159.63 | 12.855% | $180.1504 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
Purchase #2 | $115.41 | 8.443% | $125.1541 | $125.15 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
Purchase #3 | $121.28 | 9.667% | $133.0041 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
Purchase #4 | $229.49 | 4.790% | $240.4826 | $240.48 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $173.39 | 6.163% | $184.076 | $184.08 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
Purchase #6 | $103.86 | 10.760% | $115.0353 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
Purchase #7 | $221.38 | 13.756% | $251.833 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,124.44 | $1,229.7355 | $1,229.73 | $1,229.80 | $1,229.80 |