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 | $73.62 | 13.388% | $83.4762 | $83.48 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $167.60 | 3.495% | $173.4576 | $173.46 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #3 | $154.66 | 5.742% | $163.5406 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
Purchase #4 | $29.63 | 10.434% | $32.7216 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
Purchase #5 | $129.60 | 12.240% | $145.463 | $145.46 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
Purchase #6 | $205.75 | 4.265% | $214.5252 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
Purchase #7 | $171.96 | 12.316% | $193.1386 | $193.14 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $932.82 | $1,006.3228 | $1,006.33 | $1,006.35 | $1,006.30 |