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 | $49.97 | 5.814% | $52.8753 | $52.88 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #2 | $166.77 | 5.520% | $175.9757 | $175.98 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
Purchase #3 | $147.98 | 3.201% | $152.7168 | $152.72 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
Purchase #4 | $223.93 | 8.284% | $242.4804 | $242.48 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #5 | $165.59 | 11.391% | $184.4524 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
Purchase #6 | $82.39 | 5.268% | $86.7303 | $86.73 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
Purchase #7 | $146.80 | 13.108% | $166.0425 | $166.04 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.43 | $1,061.2734 | $1,061.28 | $1,061.35 | $1,061.30 |