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 | $235.88 | 10.615% | $260.9187 | $260.92 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
Purchase #2 | $123.30 | 12.385% | $138.5707 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
Purchase #3 | $16.72 | 11.279% | $18.6058 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
Purchase #4 | $207.71 | 5.325% | $218.7706 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
Purchase #5 | $122.58 | 7.303% | $131.532 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
Purchase #6 | $155.52 | 7.494% | $167.1747 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #7 | $110.42 | 13.608% | $125.446 | $125.45 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.13 | $1,061.0185 | $1,061.02 | $1,060.95 | $1,061.00 |