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 | $45.76 | 9.437% | $50.0784 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
Purchase #2 | $89.64 | 8.413% | $97.1814 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
Purchase #3 | $165.80 | 3.798% | $172.0971 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #4 | $211.52 | 8.174% | $228.8096 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
Purchase #5 | $193.31 | 8.391% | $209.5306 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
Purchase #6 | $38.97 | 6.718% | $41.588 | $41.59 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
Purchase #7 | $221.61 | 13.846% | $252.2941 | $252.29 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.61 | $1,051.5792 | $1,051.58 | $1,051.65 | $1,051.60 |