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 | $166.85 | 12.681% | $188.0082 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
Purchase #2 | $207.46 | 10.608% | $229.4674 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
Purchase #3 | $22.55 | 8.461% | $24.458 | $24.46 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
Purchase #4 | $99.91 | 4.770% | $104.6757 | $104.68 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
Purchase #5 | $81.85 | 6.320% | $87.0229 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
Purchase #6 | $148.45 | 9.651% | $162.7769 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
Purchase #7 | $240.34 | 4.325% | $250.7347 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.41 | $1,047.1438 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.15 | $1,047.20 |