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 | $157.99 | 10.762% | $174.9929 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #2 | $54.58 | 3.817% | $56.6633 | $56.66 | $56.65 | $56.70 |
Purchase #3 | $162.38 | 7.119% | $173.9398 | $173.94 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
Purchase #4 | $230.46 | 4.270% | $240.3006 | $240.30 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #5 | $141.93 | 4.821% | $148.7724 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
Purchase #6 | $237.73 | 13.532% | $269.8996 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
Purchase #7 | $215.49 | 6.706% | $229.9408 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,200.56 | $1,294.5094 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.50 | $1,294.50 |