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 | $168.97 | 5.372% | $178.0471 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
Purchase #2 | $202.94 | 3.393% | $209.8258 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
Purchase #3 | $106.25 | 3.766% | $110.2514 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
Purchase #4 | $99.50 | 6.698% | $106.1645 | $106.16 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
Purchase #5 | $173.53 | 8.309% | $187.9486 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
Purchase #6 | $150.98 | 12.189% | $169.383 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #7 | $52.91 | 8.355% | $57.3306 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.08 | $1,018.9510 | $1,018.95 | $1,019.00 | $1,018.90 |