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 | $170.53 | 5.869% | $180.5384 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
Purchase #2 | $224.42 | 4.125% | $233.6773 | $233.68 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
Purchase #3 | $106.96 | 10.483% | $118.1726 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
Purchase #4 | $202.52 | 13.109% | $229.0683 | $229.07 | $229.05 | $229.10 |
Purchase #5 | $148.73 | 6.778% | $158.8109 | $158.81 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
Purchase #6 | $205.90 | 5.250% | $216.7098 | $216.71 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.74 | 3.432% | $220.0412 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,271.80 | $1,357.0185 | $1,357.02 | $1,357.00 | $1,357.00 |