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 | $172.33 | 11.429% | $192.0256 | $192.03 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
Purchase #2 | $104.37 | 11.389% | $116.2567 | $116.26 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
Purchase #3 | $158.97 | 10.806% | $176.1483 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
Purchase #4 | $31.52 | 13.834% | $35.8805 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
Purchase #5 | $140.50 | 9.746% | $154.1931 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
Purchase #6 | $222.34 | 6.442% | $236.6631 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
Purchase #7 | $55.87 | 6.496% | $59.4993 | $59.50 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $885.90 | $970.6666 | $970.67 | $970.70 | $970.70 |