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 | $155.33 | 8.160% | $168.0049 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
Purchase #2 | $235.81 | 7.366% | $253.1798 | $253.18 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
Purchase #3 | $172.45 | 6.602% | $183.8351 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
Purchase #4 | $89.47 | 11.136% | $99.4334 | $99.43 | $99.45 | $99.40 |
Purchase #5 | $133.85 | 4.607% | $140.0165 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
Purchase #6 | $129.86 | 6.140% | $137.8334 | $137.83 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
Purchase #7 | $63.61 | 11.563% | $70.9652 | $70.97 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.38 | $1,053.2683 | $1,053.27 | $1,053.30 | $1,053.20 |