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 | $132.66 | 11.561% | $147.9968 | $148.00 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
Purchase #2 | $133.74 | 4.705% | $140.0325 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
Purchase #3 | $167.70 | 5.224% | $176.4606 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
Purchase #4 | $71.51 | 8.705% | $77.7349 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
Purchase #5 | $179.61 | 7.620% | $193.2963 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
Purchase #6 | $159.95 | 11.453% | $178.2691 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
Purchase #7 | $122.45 | 5.154% | $128.7611 | $128.76 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.62 | $1,042.5513 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.60 |