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 | $162.64 | 5.765% | $172.0162 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $104.26 | 11.828% | $116.5919 | $116.59 | $116.60 | $116.60 |
Purchase #3 | $244.90 | 8.783% | $266.4096 | $266.41 | $266.40 | $266.40 |
Purchase #4 | $168.62 | 4.457% | $176.1354 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
Purchase #5 | $57.50 | 7.839% | $62.0074 | $62.01 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
Purchase #6 | $97.41 | 7.639% | $104.8511 | $104.85 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
Purchase #7 | $135.89 | 9.561% | $148.8824 | $148.88 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.22 | $1,046.8940 | $1,046.90 | $1,046.90 | $1,046.90 |