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 | $144.72 | 10.576% | $160.0256 | $160.03 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
Purchase #2 | $72.48 | 11.271% | $80.6492 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
Purchase #3 | $170.85 | 10.111% | $188.1246 | $188.12 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
Purchase #4 | $246.39 | 7.296% | $264.3666 | $264.37 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
Purchase #5 | $128.71 | 9.318% | $140.7032 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #6 | $180.50 | 11.204% | $200.7232 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
Purchase #7 | $6.47 | 3.205% | $6.6774 | $6.68 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.12 | $1,041.2698 | $1,041.27 | $1,041.25 | $1,041.20 |