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 | $48.62 | 9.127% | $53.0575 | $53.06 | $53.05 | $53.10 |
Purchase #2 | $89.37 | 5.525% | $94.3077 | $94.31 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
Purchase #3 | $68.62 | 4.300% | $71.5707 | $71.57 | $71.55 | $71.60 |
Purchase #4 | $204.52 | 5.312% | $215.3841 | $215.38 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #5 | $183.90 | 3.850% | $190.9802 | $190.98 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
Purchase #6 | $152.40 | 8.476% | $165.3174 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #7 | $197.75 | 8.489% | $214.537 | $214.54 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.18 | $1,005.1546 | $1,005.16 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.20 |