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 | $168.64 | 6.749% | $180.0215 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #2 | $77.26 | 3.489% | $79.9556 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
Purchase #3 | $125.29 | 6.368% | $133.2685 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 12.714% | $18.4964 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
Purchase #5 | $201.92 | 8.864% | $219.8182 | $219.82 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
Purchase #6 | $242.52 | 12.702% | $273.3249 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
Purchase #7 | $138.27 | 5.225% | $145.4946 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.31 | $1,050.3797 | $1,050.38 | $1,050.30 | $1,050.40 |