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 | $160.25 | 12.330% | $180.0088 | $180.01 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $198.91 | 4.457% | $207.7754 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
Purchase #3 | $188.80 | 11.253% | $210.0457 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #4 | $145.46 | 4.690% | $152.2821 | $152.28 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
Purchase #5 | $194.55 | 3.230% | $200.834 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
Purchase #6 | $182.57 | 9.426% | $199.779 | $199.78 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
Purchase #7 | $87.26 | 5.622% | $92.1658 | $92.17 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,157.80 | $1,242.8908 | $1,242.90 | $1,242.95 | $1,242.90 |