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 | $167.90 | 7.511% | $180.511 | $180.51 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $27.89 | 11.181% | $31.0084 | $31.01 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
Purchase #3 | $26.58 | 8.423% | $28.8188 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
Purchase #4 | $217.46 | 5.776% | $230.0205 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
Purchase #5 | $195.71 | 3.841% | $203.2272 | $203.23 | $203.25 | $203.20 |
Purchase #6 | $163.50 | 12.851% | $184.5114 | $184.51 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #7 | $162.79 | 5.526% | $171.7858 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.83 | $1,029.8831 | $1,029.89 | $1,029.85 | $1,029.80 |