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 | $185.90 | 10.292% | $205.0328 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
Purchase #2 | $242.40 | 12.678% | $273.1315 | $273.13 | $273.15 | $273.10 |
Purchase #3 | $206.32 | 11.276% | $229.5846 | $229.58 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
Purchase #4 | $99.38 | 3.778% | $103.1346 | $103.13 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
Purchase #5 | $138.80 | 5.151% | $145.9496 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
Purchase #6 | $156.77 | 9.746% | $172.0488 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
Purchase #7 | $9.95 | 5.683% | $10.5155 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.52 | $1,139.3974 | $1,139.39 | $1,139.45 | $1,139.20 |