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 | $152.68 | 12.668% | $172.0215 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $153.77 | 3.560% | $159.2442 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
Purchase #3 | $159.25 | 5.259% | $167.625 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
Purchase #4 | $208.28 | 6.479% | $221.7745 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
Purchase #5 | $22.39 | 11.362% | $24.934 | $24.93 | $24.95 | $24.90 |
Purchase #6 | $213.60 | 5.496% | $225.3395 | $225.34 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
Purchase #7 | $170.45 | 3.813% | $176.9493 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.42 | $1,147.8880 | $1,147.88 | $1,147.90 | $1,147.70 |