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 | $107.37 | 11.770% | $120.0074 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Purchase #2 | $98.83 | 5.290% | $104.0581 | $104.06 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
Purchase #3 | $126.28 | 11.582% | $140.9057 | $140.91 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
Purchase #4 | $248.26 | 13.264% | $281.1892 | $281.19 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
Purchase #5 | $145.70 | 10.282% | $160.6809 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #6 | $178.97 | 6.716% | $190.9896 | $190.99 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
Purchase #7 | $250.49 | 12.538% | $281.8964 | $281.90 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,155.90 | $1,279.7273 | $1,279.74 | $1,279.75 | $1,279.80 |