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 | $115.97 | 13.853% | $132.0353 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
Purchase #2 | $95.99 | 9.246% | $104.8652 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
Purchase #3 | $158.30 | 10.536% | $174.9785 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #4 | $233.71 | 6.778% | $249.5509 | $249.55 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #5 | $42.91 | 13.427% | $48.6715 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
Purchase #6 | $229.94 | 5.442% | $242.4533 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
Purchase #7 | $87.28 | 12.808% | $98.4588 | $98.46 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $964.10 | $1,051.0135 | $1,051.02 | $1,051.00 | $1,051.20 |