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 | $172.76 | 4.205% | $180.0246 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $37.75 | 12.394% | $42.4287 | $42.43 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #3 | $241.48 | 13.537% | $274.1691 | $274.17 | $274.15 | $274.20 |
Purchase #4 | $188.84 | 10.403% | $208.485 | $208.49 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #5 | $247.53 | 10.547% | $273.637 | $273.64 | $273.65 | $273.60 |
Purchase #6 | $75.79 | 12.487% | $85.2539 | $85.25 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
Purchase #7 | $39.40 | 7.344% | $42.2935 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.55 | $1,106.2918 | $1,106.29 | $1,106.30 | $1,106.30 |