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 | $162.77 | 5.687% | $172.0267 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $44.88 | 8.510% | $48.6993 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
Purchase #3 | $108.38 | 11.240% | $120.5619 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
Purchase #4 | $200.71 | 3.816% | $208.3691 | $208.37 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
Purchase #5 | $31.91 | 12.359% | $35.8538 | $35.85 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
Purchase #6 | $225.65 | 6.672% | $240.7054 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #7 | $43.66 | 3.448% | $45.1654 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $817.96 | $871.3816 | $871.39 | $871.35 | $871.50 |