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 | $239.72 | 7.147% | $256.8528 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
Purchase #2 | $168.90 | 13.364% | $191.4718 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
Purchase #3 | $248.65 | 6.288% | $264.2851 | $264.29 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
Purchase #4 | $53.65 | 12.120% | $60.1524 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
Purchase #5 | $16.72 | 6.855% | $17.8662 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
Purchase #6 | $154.34 | 5.172% | $162.3225 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
Purchase #7 | $54.34 | 3.183% | $56.0696 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $936.32 | $1,009.0204 | $1,009.02 | $1,008.95 | $1,009.20 |