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 | $177.56 | 3.609% | $183.9681 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
Purchase #2 | $109.75 | 6.239% | $116.5973 | $116.60 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #3 | $243.25 | 12.325% | $273.2306 | $273.23 | $273.25 | $273.20 |
Purchase #4 | $146.82 | 8.817% | $159.7651 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #5 | $72.50 | 10.487% | $80.1031 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #6 | $75.79 | 3.664% | $78.5669 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
Purchase #7 | $134.93 | 7.474% | $145.0147 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $960.60 | $1,037.2458 | $1,037.25 | $1,037.20 | $1,037.30 |