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 | $156.74 | 7.211% | $168.0425 | $168.04 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
Purchase #2 | $93.45 | 5.701% | $98.7776 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
Purchase #3 | $132.64 | 13.718% | $150.8356 | $150.84 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
Purchase #4 | $221.99 | 4.350% | $231.6466 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.60 |
Purchase #5 | $44.33 | 13.336% | $50.2418 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #6 | $216.77 | 6.579% | $231.0313 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
Purchase #7 | $45.67 | 10.326% | $50.3859 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $911.59 | $980.9613 | $980.97 | $981.05 | $980.80 |