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 | $87.91 | 9.245% | $96.0373 | $96.04 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
Purchase #2 | $188.44 | 12.800% | $212.5603 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
Purchase #3 | $227.84 | 12.390% | $256.0694 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
Purchase #4 | $149.31 | 10.118% | $164.4172 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
Purchase #5 | $181.31 | 10.343% | $200.0629 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
Purchase #6 | $181.50 | 10.368% | $200.3179 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #7 | $17.48 | 7.142% | $18.7284 | $18.73 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.79 | $1,148.1934 | $1,148.20 | $1,148.15 | $1,148.20 |