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 | $156.52 | 3.800% | $162.4678 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
Purchase #2 | $71.82 | 12.576% | $80.8521 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
Purchase #3 | $161.74 | 3.682% | $167.6953 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
Purchase #4 | $50.87 | 4.673% | $53.2472 | $53.25 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #5 | $211.90 | 13.270% | $240.0191 | $240.02 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
Purchase #6 | $217.79 | 7.585% | $234.3094 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #7 | $154.60 | 11.514% | $172.4006 | $172.40 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,025.24 | $1,110.9915 | $1,111.00 | $1,110.95 | $1,111.00 |