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 | $162.95 | 3.728% | $169.0248 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
Purchase #2 | $163.78 | 5.176% | $172.2573 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
Purchase #3 | $240.59 | 4.200% | $250.6948 | $250.69 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
Purchase #4 | $40.67 | 4.578% | $42.5319 | $42.53 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $120.99 | 12.594% | $136.2275 | $136.23 | $136.25 | $136.20 |
Purchase #6 | $124.50 | 3.866% | $129.3132 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
Purchase #7 | $154.32 | 10.810% | $171.002 | $171.00 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.80 | $1,071.0515 | $1,071.04 | $1,071.05 | $1,071.00 |