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 | $55.74 | 7.745% | $60.0571 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
Purchase #2 | $214.83 | 6.749% | $229.3289 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
Purchase #3 | $168.75 | 12.856% | $190.4445 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #4 | $98.61 | 9.152% | $107.6348 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
Purchase #5 | $173.93 | 3.828% | $180.588 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
Purchase #6 | $217.57 | 10.118% | $239.5837 | $239.58 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
Purchase #7 | $70.66 | 4.856% | $74.0912 | $74.09 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.09 | $1,081.7282 | $1,081.72 | $1,081.80 | $1,081.70 |