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 | $56.28 | 7.828% | $60.6856 | $60.69 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
Purchase #2 | $188.61 | 10.681% | $208.7554 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
Purchase #3 | $81.43 | 11.736% | $90.9866 | $90.99 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
Purchase #4 | $185.50 | 12.237% | $208.1996 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
Purchase #5 | $228.46 | 6.570% | $243.4698 | $243.47 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
Purchase #6 | $165.75 | 5.856% | $175.4563 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
Purchase #7 | $90.72 | 3.813% | $94.1792 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.75 | $1,081.7325 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.75 | $1,081.90 |