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 | $153.51 | 12.186% | $172.2167 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
Purchase #2 | $92.95 | 12.719% | $104.7723 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
Purchase #3 | $230.87 | 12.480% | $259.6826 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #4 | $248.32 | 5.475% | $261.9155 | $261.92 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #5 | $49.36 | 8.512% | $53.5615 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
Purchase #6 | $81.87 | 9.742% | $89.8458 | $89.85 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
Purchase #7 | $185.97 | 5.398% | $196.0087 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,042.85 | $1,138.0031 | $1,138.01 | $1,137.95 | $1,138.00 |