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 | $159.90 | 9.465% | $175.0345 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
Purchase #2 | $51.62 | 9.150% | $56.3432 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
Purchase #3 | $166.66 | 4.331% | $173.878 | $173.88 | $173.90 | $173.90 |
Purchase #4 | $67.66 | 7.227% | $72.5498 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
Purchase #5 | $233.54 | 7.496% | $251.0462 | $251.05 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
Purchase #6 | $152.72 | 12.151% | $171.277 | $171.28 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #7 | $156.79 | 5.692% | $165.7145 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.89 | $1,065.8432 | $1,065.84 | $1,065.90 | $1,065.70 |