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 | $158.99 | 8.256% | $172.1162 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #2 | $48.33 | 12.445% | $54.3447 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
Purchase #3 | $197.75 | 12.775% | $223.0126 | $223.01 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
Purchase #4 | $231.63 | 8.591% | $251.5293 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
Purchase #5 | $210.50 | 13.182% | $238.2481 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
Purchase #6 | $101.96 | 3.227% | $105.2502 | $105.25 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
Purchase #7 | $111.77 | 7.683% | $120.3573 | $120.36 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,060.93 | $1,164.8584 | $1,164.86 | $1,164.85 | $1,164.80 |