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 | $154.45 | 10.310% | $170.3738 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
Purchase #2 | $79.53 | 8.167% | $86.0252 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
Purchase #3 | $12.64 | 13.130% | $14.2996 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
Purchase #4 | $234.28 | 11.126% | $260.346 | $260.35 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
Purchase #5 | $77.70 | 7.239% | $83.3247 | $83.32 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #6 | $225.75 | 9.426% | $247.0292 | $247.03 | $247.05 | $247.00 |
Purchase #7 | $173.64 | 11.513% | $193.6312 | $193.63 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.99 | $1,055.0297 | $1,055.03 | $1,055.05 | $1,054.90 |