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 | $155.80 | 7.852% | $168.0334 | $168.03 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
Purchase #2 | $132.53 | 13.559% | $150.4997 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
Purchase #3 | $82.75 | 8.123% | $89.4718 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #4 | $172.49 | 5.819% | $182.5272 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
Purchase #5 | $160.49 | 8.684% | $174.427 | $174.43 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
Purchase #6 | $239.33 | 9.469% | $261.9922 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
Purchase #7 | $99.76 | 4.251% | $104.0008 | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.15 | $1,130.9521 | $1,130.95 | $1,131.00 | $1,130.90 |