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 | $101.50 | 6.452% | $108.0488 | $108.05 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
Purchase #2 | $223.25 | 12.465% | $251.0781 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #3 | $147.34 | 10.361% | $162.6059 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #4 | $204.41 | 5.634% | $215.9265 | $215.93 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
Purchase #5 | $93.85 | 10.645% | $103.8403 | $103.84 | $103.85 | $103.80 |
Purchase #6 | $170.28 | 7.186% | $182.5163 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
Purchase #7 | $146.80 | 6.592% | $156.4771 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.43 | $1,180.4930 | $1,180.51 | $1,180.55 | $1,180.40 |