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 | $175.42 | 11.750% | $196.0319 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #2 | $140.32 | 10.842% | $155.5335 | $155.53 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
Purchase #3 | $100.56 | 4.475% | $105.0601 | $105.06 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
Purchase #4 | $65.31 | 12.117% | $73.2236 | $73.22 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
Purchase #5 | $160.41 | 7.659% | $172.6958 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
Purchase #6 | $235.93 | 5.761% | $249.5219 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
Purchase #7 | $70.66 | 13.688% | $80.3319 | $80.33 | $80.35 | $80.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.61 | $1,032.3987 | $1,032.39 | $1,032.40 | $1,032.30 |