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 | $158.95 | 8.483% | $172.4337 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
Purchase #2 | $82.53 | 10.485% | $91.1833 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 10.313% | $86.6398 | $86.64 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
Purchase #4 | $101.66 | 11.200% | $113.0459 | $113.05 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
Purchase #5 | $33.89 | 13.566% | $38.4875 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
Purchase #6 | $229.99 | 6.756% | $245.5281 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
Purchase #7 | $162.94 | 10.417% | $179.9135 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $848.50 | $927.2318 | $927.23 | $927.30 | $927.10 |