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 | $225.68 | 10.800% | $250.0534 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
Purchase #2 | $181.97 | 11.151% | $202.2615 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
Purchase #3 | $170.27 | 13.370% | $193.0351 | $193.04 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
Purchase #4 | $18.94 | 11.649% | $21.1463 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
Purchase #5 | $213.38 | 11.655% | $238.2494 | $238.25 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
Purchase #6 | $117.66 | 9.405% | $128.7259 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
Purchase #7 | $49.72 | 7.528% | $53.4629 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $977.62 | $1,086.9345 | $1,086.94 | $1,086.95 | $1,086.90 |