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 | $46.47 | 10.105% | $51.1658 | $51.17 | $51.15 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $105.26 | 12.398% | $118.3101 | $118.31 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
Purchase #3 | $100.73 | 7.705% | $108.4912 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
Purchase #4 | $178.77 | 5.441% | $188.4969 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
Purchase #5 | $225.70 | 7.205% | $241.9617 | $241.96 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
Purchase #6 | $132.90 | 7.175% | $142.4356 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
Purchase #7 | $51.67 | 12.683% | $58.2233 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $841.50 | $909.0846 | $909.09 | $909.05 | $909.10 |