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 | $133.38 | 8.742% | $145.0401 | $145.04 | $145.05 | $145.00 |
Purchase #2 | $169.75 | 3.241% | $175.2516 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
Purchase #3 | $206.98 | 12.856% | $233.5893 | $233.59 | $233.60 | $233.60 |
Purchase #4 | $113.90 | 13.762% | $129.5749 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
Purchase #5 | $159.26 | 13.500% | $180.7601 | $180.76 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
Purchase #6 | $96.39 | 10.706% | $106.7095 | $106.71 | $106.70 | $106.70 |
Purchase #7 | $103.68 | 7.260% | $111.2072 | $111.21 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.34 | $1,082.1327 | $1,082.13 | $1,082.10 | $1,082.20 |