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 | $162.92 | 12.617% | $183.4756 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #2 | $45.74 | 5.473% | $48.2434 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
Purchase #3 | $100.65 | 3.215% | $103.8859 | $103.89 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
Purchase #4 | $217.70 | 8.624% | $236.4744 | $236.47 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
Purchase #5 | $34.57 | 12.365% | $38.8446 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #6 | $173.77 | 10.217% | $191.5241 | $191.52 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
Purchase #7 | $165.76 | 7.575% | $178.3163 | $178.32 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $901.11 | $980.7643 | $980.76 | $980.75 | $980.70 |