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 | $50.81 | 10.527% | $56.1588 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
Purchase #2 | $130.94 | 13.129% | $148.1311 | $148.13 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
Purchase #3 | $72.94 | 12.119% | $81.7796 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #4 | $248.89 | 5.815% | $263.363 | $263.36 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
Purchase #5 | $151.96 | 7.371% | $163.161 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
Purchase #6 | $212.40 | 8.450% | $230.3478 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
Purchase #7 | $142.42 | 5.599% | $150.3941 | $150.39 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.36 | $1,093.3354 | $1,093.33 | $1,093.35 | $1,093.40 |