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 | $161.35 | 11.562% | $180.0053 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $244.39 | 3.430% | $252.7726 | $252.77 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
Purchase #3 | $161.53 | 11.586% | $180.2449 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #4 | $95.86 | 5.207% | $100.8514 | $100.85 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #5 | $37.65 | 6.286% | $40.0167 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Purchase #6 | $66.29 | 6.524% | $70.6148 | $70.61 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
Purchase #7 | $108.50 | 13.792% | $123.4643 | $123.46 | $123.45 | $123.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.57 | $947.9700 | $947.96 | $947.90 | $948.00 |