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 | $173.50 | 3.772% | $180.0444 | $180.04 | $180.05 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $128.55 | 6.329% | $136.6859 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
Purchase #3 | $211.69 | 7.304% | $227.1518 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
Purchase #4 | $232.32 | 3.227% | $239.817 | $239.82 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
Purchase #5 | $240.54 | 7.194% | $257.8444 | $257.84 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
Purchase #6 | $116.38 | 9.508% | $127.4454 | $127.45 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
Purchase #7 | $78.62 | 8.738% | $85.4898 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,181.60 | $1,254.4787 | $1,254.48 | $1,254.50 | $1,254.40 |