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 | $161.86 | 11.850% | $181.0404 | $181.04 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
Purchase #2 | $12.74 | 8.167% | $13.7805 | $13.78 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
Purchase #3 | $214.35 | 9.310% | $234.306 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
Purchase #4 | $213.86 | 10.509% | $236.3345 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
Purchase #5 | $40.60 | 4.774% | $42.5382 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #6 | $49.78 | 4.605% | $52.0724 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
Purchase #7 | $243.39 | 5.463% | $256.6864 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.58 | $1,016.7584 | $1,016.76 | $1,016.80 | $1,016.70 |