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 | $165.51 | 3.347% | $171.0496 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.00 |
Purchase #2 | $249.67 | 3.565% | $258.5707 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #3 | $172.68 | 10.242% | $190.3659 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
Purchase #4 | $18.51 | 10.568% | $20.4661 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
Purchase #5 | $55.84 | 11.549% | $62.289 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
Purchase #6 | $161.71 | 4.686% | $169.2877 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
Purchase #7 | $125.38 | 10.482% | $138.5223 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.30 | $1,010.5513 | $1,010.56 | $1,010.50 | $1,010.60 |