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 | $170.61 | 5.809% | $180.5207 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $188.32 | 7.440% | $202.331 | $202.33 | $202.35 | $202.30 |
Purchase #3 | $214.53 | 6.638% | $228.7705 | $228.77 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
Purchase #4 | $119.49 | 5.548% | $126.1193 | $126.12 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
Purchase #5 | $20.97 | 12.270% | $23.543 | $23.54 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
Purchase #6 | $28.55 | 6.736% | $30.4731 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
Purchase #7 | $204.75 | 13.592% | $232.5796 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.22 | $1,024.3372 | $1,024.33 | $1,024.30 | $1,024.30 |