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 | $156.35 | 10.221% | $172.3305 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
Purchase #2 | $153.40 | 8.368% | $166.2365 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
Purchase #3 | $237.48 | 11.534% | $264.8709 | $264.87 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
Purchase #4 | $44.84 | 9.132% | $48.9348 | $48.93 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
Purchase #5 | $87.90 | 13.579% | $99.8359 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
Purchase #6 | $218.54 | 10.252% | $240.9447 | $240.94 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
Purchase #7 | $44.86 | 9.500% | $49.1217 | $49.12 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.37 | $1,042.2750 | $1,042.27 | $1,042.30 | $1,042.10 |