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 | $38.28 | 12.430% | $43.0382 | $43.04 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
Purchase #2 | $49.67 | 4.753% | $52.0308 | $52.03 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
Purchase #3 | $85.37 | 6.820% | $91.1922 | $91.19 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #4 | $129.61 | 7.650% | $139.5252 | $139.53 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
Purchase #5 | $168.60 | 9.419% | $184.4804 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.30 | 12.226% | $271.9236 | $271.92 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
Purchase #7 | $183.27 | 3.788% | $190.2123 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $897.10 | $972.4027 | $972.40 | $972.45 | $972.30 |