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 | $42.93 | 10.262% | $47.3355 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
Purchase #2 | $160.53 | 7.190% | $172.0721 | $172.07 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
Purchase #3 | $36.71 | 6.812% | $39.2107 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
Purchase #4 | $176.34 | 12.534% | $198.4425 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
Purchase #5 | $100.36 | 3.371% | $103.7431 | $103.74 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
Purchase #6 | $162.96 | 3.788% | $169.1329 | $169.13 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
Purchase #7 | $145.29 | 9.234% | $158.7061 | $158.71 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.12 | $888.6429 | $888.64 | $888.65 | $888.50 |