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 | $167.96 | 7.187% | $180.0313 | $180.03 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $121.35 | 10.665% | $134.292 | $134.29 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
Purchase #3 | $121.43 | 5.769% | $128.4353 | $128.44 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
Purchase #4 | $237.29 | 10.842% | $263.017 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
Purchase #5 | $96.89 | 9.555% | $106.1478 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.10 |
Purchase #6 | $148.29 | 5.543% | $156.5097 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $76.30 | 5.622% | $80.5896 | $80.59 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.51 | $1,049.0227 | $1,049.03 | $1,049.05 | $1,048.90 |