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 | $236.85 | 5.557% | $250.0118 | $250.01 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $175.72 | 3.148% | $181.2517 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
Purchase #3 | $171.98 | 7.294% | $184.5242 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #4 | $84.41 | 12.522% | $94.9798 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Purchase #5 | $109.44 | 10.355% | $120.7725 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.64 | 7.750% | $186.0196 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
Purchase #7 | $134.48 | 10.578% | $148.7053 | $148.71 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.52 | $1,166.2649 | $1,166.26 | $1,166.20 | $1,166.30 |