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 | $38.47 | 5.616% | $40.6305 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
Purchase #2 | $169.70 | 12.654% | $191.1738 | $191.17 | $191.15 | $191.20 |
Purchase #3 | $151.89 | 8.787% | $165.2366 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #4 | $176.43 | 10.476% | $194.9128 | $194.91 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
Purchase #5 | $212.26 | 5.407% | $223.7369 | $223.74 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
Purchase #6 | $173.91 | 7.716% | $187.3289 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
Purchase #7 | $89.94 | 9.486% | $98.4717 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.60 | $1,101.4912 | $1,101.49 | $1,101.50 | $1,101.40 |