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 | $172.57 | 8.364% | $187.0038 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
Purchase #2 | $95.75 | 11.674% | $106.9279 | $106.93 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
Purchase #3 | $142.71 | 11.539% | $159.1773 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
Purchase #4 | $181.68 | 10.370% | $200.5202 | $200.52 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #5 | $153.59 | 13.521% | $174.3569 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
Purchase #6 | $164.29 | 12.616% | $185.0168 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
Purchase #7 | $30.56 | 9.285% | $33.3975 | $33.40 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.15 | $1,046.4004 | $1,046.41 | $1,046.40 | $1,046.40 |