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 | $111.64 | 5.737% | $118.0448 | $118.04 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
Purchase #2 | $41.77 | 12.849% | $47.137 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
Purchase #3 | $187.90 | 13.534% | $213.3304 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
Purchase #4 | $10.85 | 8.858% | $11.8111 | $11.81 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
Purchase #5 | $60.98 | 10.327% | $67.2774 | $67.28 | $67.30 | $67.30 |
Purchase #6 | $208.39 | 12.755% | $234.9701 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
Purchase #7 | $166.58 | 9.308% | $182.0853 | $182.09 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $788.11 | $874.6561 | $874.66 | $874.70 | $874.60 |