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 | $155.90 | 5.861% | $165.0373 | $165.04 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
Purchase #2 | $170.42 | 8.630% | $185.1272 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
Purchase #3 | $121.60 | 13.304% | $137.7777 | $137.78 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
Purchase #4 | $11.82 | 7.707% | $12.731 | $12.73 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
Purchase #5 | $108.74 | 11.604% | $121.3582 | $121.36 | $121.35 | $121.40 |
Purchase #6 | $161.90 | 13.768% | $184.1904 | $184.19 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #7 | $235.38 | 12.728% | $265.3392 | $265.34 | $265.35 | $265.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.76 | $1,071.5610 | $1,071.57 | $1,071.65 | $1,071.50 |