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 | $105.35 | 11.425% | $117.3862 | $117.39 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
Purchase #2 | $156.53 | 7.359% | $168.049 | $168.05 | $168.05 | $168.00 |
Purchase #3 | $54.25 | 4.650% | $56.7726 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
Purchase #4 | $230.44 | 8.569% | $250.1864 | $250.19 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
Purchase #5 | $152.85 | 8.494% | $165.8331 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
Purchase #6 | $135.48 | 13.786% | $154.1573 | $154.16 | $154.15 | $154.20 |
Purchase #7 | $148.30 | 3.702% | $153.7901 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.20 | $1,066.1747 | $1,066.18 | $1,066.20 | $1,066.20 |