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 | $124.81 | 6.612% | $133.0624 | $133.06 | $133.05 | $133.10 |
Purchase #2 | $171.70 | 10.295% | $189.3765 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
Purchase #3 | $187.43 | 8.476% | $203.3166 | $203.32 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
Purchase #4 | $130.59 | 10.159% | $143.8566 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
Purchase #5 | $72.90 | 13.117% | $82.4623 | $82.46 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $177.30 | 5.116% | $186.3707 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
Purchase #7 | $118.37 | 12.686% | $133.3864 | $133.39 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.10 | $1,071.8315 | $1,071.84 | $1,071.80 | $1,072.00 |