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 | $47.57 | 13.129% | $53.8155 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
Purchase #2 | $165.49 | 9.214% | $180.7382 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
Purchase #3 | $180.62 | 12.733% | $203.6183 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
Purchase #4 | $39.56 | 6.582% | $42.1638 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
Purchase #5 | $245.31 | 8.767% | $266.8163 | $266.82 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
Purchase #6 | $212.84 | 10.522% | $235.235 | $235.24 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
Purchase #7 | $192.73 | 7.222% | $206.649 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,084.12 | $1,189.0361 | $1,189.05 | $1,189.00 | $1,188.90 |