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 | $162.73 | 5.720% | $172.0382 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $104.55 | 8.180% | $113.1022 | $113.10 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
Purchase #3 | $46.35 | 13.221% | $52.4779 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
Purchase #4 | $232.53 | 9.684% | $255.0482 | $255.05 | $255.05 | $255.00 |
Purchase #5 | $89.64 | 6.302% | $95.2891 | $95.29 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #6 | $168.49 | 10.359% | $185.9439 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
Purchase #7 | $130.50 | 11.857% | $145.9734 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.79 | $1,019.8729 | $1,019.87 | $1,019.90 | $1,019.80 |