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 | $120.59 | 8.675% | $131.0512 | $131.05 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
Purchase #2 | $185.28 | 5.874% | $196.1633 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #3 | $243.25 | 7.825% | $262.2843 | $262.28 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.90 | 3.840% | $42.4706 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
Purchase #5 | $117.65 | 11.155% | $130.7739 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
Purchase #6 | $77.73 | 12.356% | $87.3343 | $87.33 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
Purchase #7 | $199.92 | 7.580% | $215.0739 | $215.07 | $215.05 | $215.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.32 | $1,065.1515 | $1,065.13 | $1,065.10 | $1,065.30 |