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 | $186.39 | 5.179% | $196.0431 | $196.04 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
Purchase #2 | $128.92 | 10.545% | $142.5146 | $142.51 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
Purchase #3 | $56.41 | 6.864% | $60.282 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
Purchase #4 | $186.40 | 4.846% | $195.4329 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
Purchase #5 | $226.41 | 5.475% | $238.8059 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $5.25 | 12.855% | $5.9249 | $5.92 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
Purchase #7 | $164.54 | 5.561% | $173.6901 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.32 | $1,012.6935 | $1,012.68 | $1,012.70 | $1,012.60 |