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 | $156.70 | 5.305% | $165.0129 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
Purchase #2 | $125.98 | 10.169% | $138.7909 | $138.79 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
Purchase #3 | $245.90 | 12.338% | $276.2391 | $276.24 | $276.25 | $276.20 |
Purchase #4 | $48.79 | 7.359% | $52.3805 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
Purchase #5 | $44.75 | 3.821% | $46.4599 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
Purchase #6 | $116.85 | 9.811% | $128.3142 | $128.31 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
Purchase #7 | $219.55 | 5.428% | $231.4672 | $231.47 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.52 | $1,038.6647 | $1,038.66 | $1,038.65 | $1,038.70 |