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 | $46.50 | 13.645% | $52.8449 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
Purchase #2 | $82.76 | 4.577% | $86.5479 | $86.55 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #3 | $114.36 | 8.410% | $123.9777 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
Purchase #4 | $167.47 | 8.233% | $181.2578 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
Purchase #5 | $219.29 | 9.419% | $239.9449 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
Purchase #6 | $179.98 | 7.394% | $193.2877 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
Purchase #7 | $147.71 | 4.838% | $154.8562 | $154.86 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.07 | $1,032.7171 | $1,032.72 | $1,032.75 | $1,032.70 |