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 | $160.70 | 9.538% | $176.0276 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
Purchase #2 | $218.95 | 13.510% | $248.5301 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
Purchase #3 | $84.46 | 12.855% | $95.3173 | $95.32 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #4 | $128.91 | 8.435% | $139.7836 | $139.78 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
Purchase #5 | $175.89 | 7.813% | $189.6323 | $189.63 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
Purchase #6 | $68.64 | 3.663% | $71.1543 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
Purchase #7 | $43.50 | 4.524% | $45.4679 | $45.47 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $881.05 | $965.9131 | $965.91 | $965.95 | $965.90 |