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 | $238.55 | 8.154% | $258.0014 | $258.00 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
Purchase #2 | $182.34 | 5.698% | $192.7297 | $192.73 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
Purchase #3 | $201.55 | 3.218% | $208.0359 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
Purchase #4 | $26.98 | 6.183% | $28.6482 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 10.759% | $17.2895 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.82 | 6.341% | $253.9636 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
Purchase #7 | $200.57 | 12.853% | $226.3493 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,104.42 | $1,185.0176 | $1,185.02 | $1,185.05 | $1,184.90 |