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 | $216.25 | 10.325% | $238.5778 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #2 | $144.45 | 11.673% | $161.3116 | $161.31 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
Purchase #3 | $68.98 | 13.563% | $78.3358 | $78.34 | $78.35 | $78.30 |
Purchase #4 | $100.32 | 10.197% | $110.5496 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
Purchase #5 | $210.66 | 9.105% | $229.8406 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
Purchase #6 | $118.35 | 5.202% | $124.5066 | $124.51 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
Purchase #7 | $124.34 | 3.290% | $128.4308 | $128.43 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.35 | $1,071.5528 | $1,071.56 | $1,071.60 | $1,071.40 |