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 | $154.58 | 11.271% | $172.0027 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
Purchase #2 | $191.44 | 4.660% | $200.3611 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #3 | $193.27 | 12.626% | $217.6723 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
Purchase #4 | $187.71 | 9.186% | $204.953 | $204.95 | $204.95 | $205.00 |
Purchase #5 | $215.45 | 10.594% | $238.2748 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #6 | $60.28 | 11.340% | $67.1158 | $67.12 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
Purchase #7 | $51.50 | 11.767% | $57.56 | $57.56 | $57.55 | $57.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,054.23 | $1,157.9397 | $1,157.93 | $1,157.85 | $1,158.10 |