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 | $151.52 | 13.546% | $172.0449 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $122.59 | 4.809% | $128.4854 | $128.49 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 10.491% | $53.8975 | $53.90 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
Purchase #4 | $42.62 | 4.432% | $44.5089 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
Purchase #5 | $194.71 | 7.826% | $209.948 | $209.95 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
Purchase #6 | $90.89 | 10.744% | $100.6552 | $100.66 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
Purchase #7 | $161.76 | 7.422% | $173.7658 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $812.87 | $883.3057 | $883.32 | $883.30 | $883.30 |