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 | $166.48 | 3.337% | $172.0354 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $148.87 | 6.646% | $158.7639 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
Purchase #3 | $99.47 | 13.853% | $113.2496 | $113.25 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
Purchase #4 | $189.31 | 3.741% | $196.3921 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
Purchase #5 | $52.77 | 3.727% | $54.7367 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
Purchase #6 | $37.60 | 8.621% | $40.8415 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
Purchase #7 | $194.84 | 8.516% | $211.4326 | $211.43 | $211.45 | $211.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.34 | $947.4518 | $947.45 | $947.50 | $947.30 |