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 | $65.53 | 12.178% | $73.5102 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
Purchase #2 | $109.74 | 4.211% | $114.3612 | $114.36 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
Purchase #3 | $146.51 | 4.139% | $152.574 | $152.57 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
Purchase #4 | $248.65 | 4.366% | $259.5061 | $259.51 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $199.85 | 13.462% | $226.7538 | $226.75 | $226.75 | $226.80 |
Purchase #6 | $82.51 | 6.768% | $88.0943 | $88.09 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
Purchase #7 | $148.27 | 12.194% | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.06 | $1,081.1496 | $1,081.14 | $1,081.10 | $1,081.30 |