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 | $83.90 | 3.364% | $86.7224 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
Purchase #2 | $184.54 | 11.667% | $206.0703 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
Purchase #3 | $197.43 | 13.486% | $224.0554 | $224.06 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
Purchase #4 | $125.49 | 13.614% | $142.5742 | $142.57 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
Purchase #5 | $167.52 | 7.168% | $179.5278 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
Purchase #6 | $144.97 | 9.362% | $158.5421 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
Purchase #7 | $47.38 | 7.369% | $50.8714 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.23 | $1,048.3636 | $1,048.36 | $1,048.30 | $1,048.40 |