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 | $167.30 | 5.223% | $176.0381 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
Purchase #2 | $92.40 | 9.625% | $101.2935 | $101.29 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
Purchase #3 | $78.98 | 4.332% | $82.4014 | $82.40 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #4 | $185.50 | 11.552% | $206.929 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
Purchase #5 | $57.90 | 8.500% | $62.8215 | $62.82 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
Purchase #6 | $34.89 | 7.533% | $37.5183 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #7 | $107.31 | 10.479% | $118.555 | $118.56 | $118.55 | $118.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $724.28 | $785.5568 | $785.56 | $785.55 | $785.50 |