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 | $153.40 | 12.788% | $173.0168 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
Purchase #2 | $27.69 | 9.768% | $30.3948 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
Purchase #3 | $92.35 | 3.171% | $95.2784 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
Purchase #4 | $233.81 | 11.605% | $260.9437 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
Purchase #5 | $80.49 | 7.379% | $86.4294 | $86.43 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
Purchase #6 | $73.40 | 3.470% | $75.947 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
Purchase #7 | $196.26 | 5.820% | $207.6823 | $207.68 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $857.40 | $929.6924 | $929.69 | $929.75 | $929.60 |