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 | $210.75 | 3.230% | $217.5572 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
Purchase #2 | $142.98 | 12.495% | $160.8454 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
Purchase #3 | $22.46 | 13.274% | $25.4413 | $25.44 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
Purchase #4 | $174.27 | 3.174% | $179.8013 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
Purchase #5 | $9.77 | 4.301% | $10.1902 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
Purchase #6 | $221.85 | 13.697% | $252.2368 | $252.24 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
Purchase #7 | $172.25 | 12.614% | $193.9776 | $193.98 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.33 | $1,040.0498 | $1,040.06 | $1,040.10 | $1,040.00 |