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 | $150.74 | 12.780% | $170.0046 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #2 | $177.50 | 7.443% | $190.7113 | $190.71 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
Purchase #3 | $223.92 | 12.685% | $252.3243 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
Purchase #4 | $178.56 | 8.763% | $194.2072 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
Purchase #5 | $45.82 | 3.595% | $47.4672 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
Purchase #6 | $235.29 | 7.410% | $252.725 | $252.73 | $252.75 | $252.70 |
Purchase #7 | $32.89 | 10.833% | $36.453 | $36.45 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,044.72 | $1,143.8926 | $1,143.89 | $1,143.85 | $1,143.90 |