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 | $173.73 | 3.816% | $180.3595 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
Purchase #2 | $203.42 | 3.255% | $210.0413 | $210.04 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
Purchase #3 | $219.88 | 5.299% | $231.5314 | $231.53 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
Purchase #4 | $89.92 | 12.170% | $100.8633 | $100.86 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #5 | $92.98 | 5.697% | $98.2771 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #6 | $214.31 | 6.233% | $227.6679 | $227.67 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
Purchase #7 | $32.54 | 9.597% | $35.6629 | $35.66 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.78 | $1,084.4034 | $1,084.40 | $1,084.40 | $1,084.50 |