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 | $63.53 | 4.374% | $66.3088 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #2 | $233.83 | 11.677% | $261.1343 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
Purchase #3 | $221.25 | 8.489% | $240.0319 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
Purchase #4 | $119.69 | 11.615% | $133.592 | $133.59 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
Purchase #5 | $113.59 | 6.617% | $121.1063 | $121.11 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
Purchase #6 | $140.63 | 7.277% | $150.8636 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
Purchase #7 | $87.50 | 13.548% | $99.3545 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.02 | $1,072.3914 | $1,072.38 | $1,072.40 | $1,072.40 |