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 | $157.40 | 11.190% | $175.0131 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #2 | $49.74 | 13.527% | $56.4683 | $56.47 | $56.45 | $56.50 |
Purchase #3 | $232.31 | 11.273% | $258.4983 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #4 | $29.29 | 13.240% | $33.168 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
Purchase #5 | $82.55 | 8.757% | $89.7789 | $89.78 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
Purchase #6 | $117.30 | 8.349% | $127.0934 | $127.09 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
Purchase #7 | $177.96 | 12.225% | $199.7156 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $846.55 | $939.7356 | $939.74 | $939.70 | $939.80 |