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 | $62.80 | 6.134% | $66.6522 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
Purchase #2 | $151.82 | 6.493% | $161.6777 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
Purchase #3 | $231.56 | 8.325% | $250.8374 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #4 | $211.41 | 10.726% | $234.0858 | $234.09 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #5 | $215.96 | 6.272% | $229.505 | $229.51 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
Purchase #6 | $154.89 | 9.154% | $169.0686 | $169.07 | $169.05 | $169.10 |
Purchase #7 | $166.71 | 7.768% | $179.66 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,195.15 | $1,291.4867 | $1,291.50 | $1,291.50 | $1,291.60 |