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 | $167.55 | 6.838% | $179.0071 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Purchase #2 | $13.52 | 10.610% | $14.9545 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
Purchase #3 | $198.58 | 9.726% | $217.8939 | $217.89 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
Purchase #4 | $23.65 | 4.734% | $24.7696 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
Purchase #5 | $100.31 | 11.119% | $111.4635 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
Purchase #6 | $249.50 | 12.201% | $279.9415 | $279.94 | $279.95 | $279.90 |
Purchase #7 | $167.25 | 6.209% | $177.6346 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $920.36 | $1,005.6647 | $1,005.65 | $1,005.65 | $1,005.70 |