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 | $61.73 | 7.722% | $66.4968 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #2 | $206.56 | 6.333% | $219.6414 | $219.64 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
Purchase #3 | $143.40 | 12.578% | $161.4369 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
Purchase #4 | $189.68 | 10.207% | $209.0406 | $209.04 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
Purchase #5 | $176.91 | 8.115% | $191.2662 | $191.27 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
Purchase #6 | $36.36 | 12.357% | $40.853 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
Purchase #7 | $155.62 | 3.736% | $161.434 | $161.43 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.26 | $1,050.1689 | $1,050.17 | $1,050.20 | $1,050.10 |