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 | $158.96 | 10.739% | $176.0307 | $176.03 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
Purchase #2 | $229.84 | 9.492% | $251.6564 | $251.66 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
Purchase #3 | $85.60 | 10.716% | $94.7729 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
Purchase #4 | $148.63 | 5.484% | $156.7809 | $156.78 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
Purchase #5 | $130.31 | 6.565% | $138.8649 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
Purchase #6 | $199.67 | 6.349% | $212.347 | $212.35 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
Purchase #7 | $202.94 | 9.694% | $222.613 | $222.61 | $222.60 | $222.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,155.95 | $1,253.0658 | $1,253.06 | $1,253.05 | $1,253.10 |