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 | $159.95 | 6.291% | $170.0125 | $170.01 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
Purchase #2 | $123.99 | 11.271% | $137.9649 | $137.96 | $137.95 | $138.00 |
Purchase #3 | $155.45 | 10.350% | $171.5391 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
Purchase #4 | $78.47 | 12.774% | $88.4938 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #5 | $165.71 | 13.565% | $188.1886 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
Purchase #6 | $88.97 | 13.873% | $101.3128 | $101.31 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
Purchase #7 | $50.40 | 11.819% | $56.3568 | $56.36 | $56.35 | $56.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $822.94 | $913.8685 | $913.86 | $913.85 | $913.90 |