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 | $174.50 | 3.600% | $180.782 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #2 | $244.36 | 4.517% | $255.3977 | $255.40 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
Purchase #3 | $248.54 | 4.329% | $259.2993 | $259.30 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
Purchase #4 | $194.67 | 12.515% | $219.033 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
Purchase #5 | $220.53 | 13.550% | $250.4118 | $250.41 | $250.40 | $250.40 |
Purchase #6 | $119.93 | 3.300% | $123.8877 | $123.89 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
Purchase #7 | $240.41 | 12.369% | $270.1463 | $270.15 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,442.94 | $1,558.9578 | $1,558.96 | $1,559.00 | $1,558.90 |