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 | $249.81 | 6.230% | $265.3732 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
Purchase #2 | $62.31 | 10.833% | $69.06 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
Purchase #3 | $180.95 | 7.361% | $194.2697 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
Purchase #4 | $191.41 | 5.542% | $202.0179 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
Purchase #5 | $108.39 | 8.613% | $117.7256 | $117.73 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
Purchase #6 | $36.69 | 12.758% | $41.3709 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
Purchase #7 | $149.31 | 7.653% | $160.7367 | $160.74 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.87 | $1,050.5540 | $1,050.56 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.60 |