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 | $156.94 | 10.264% | $173.0483 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
Purchase #2 | $11.71 | 9.672% | $12.8426 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
Purchase #3 | $157.68 | 9.480% | $172.6281 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
Purchase #4 | $70.40 | 10.800% | $78.0032 | $78.00 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
Purchase #5 | $101.43 | 6.669% | $108.1944 | $108.19 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
Purchase #6 | $239.25 | 13.142% | $270.6922 | $270.69 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
Purchase #7 | $135.97 | 12.698% | $153.2355 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $873.38 | $968.6443 | $968.64 | $968.70 | $968.50 |