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 | $78.43 | 6.601% | $83.6072 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
Purchase #2 | $98.93 | 4.220% | $103.1048 | $103.10 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
Purchase #3 | $240.90 | 8.560% | $261.521 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $213.83 | 11.426% | $238.2622 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
Purchase #5 | $143.96 | 11.532% | $160.5615 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
Purchase #6 | $188.78 | 6.602% | $201.2433 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
Purchase #7 | $37.76 | 8.460% | $40.9545 | $40.95 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.59 | $1,089.2545 | $1,089.24 | $1,089.20 | $1,089.30 |