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 | $163.80 | 10.373% | $180.791 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #2 | $61.85 | 5.433% | $65.2103 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
Purchase #3 | $229.73 | 5.601% | $242.5972 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
Purchase #4 | $158.61 | 13.206% | $179.556 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
Purchase #5 | $31.83 | 11.687% | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
Purchase #6 | $202.59 | 8.128% | $219.0565 | $219.06 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
Purchase #7 | $231.91 | 5.862% | $245.5046 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,080.32 | $1,168.2656 | $1,168.27 | $1,168.25 | $1,168.40 |