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 | $162.92 | 5.254% | $171.4798 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
Purchase #2 | $124.77 | 3.159% | $128.7115 | $128.71 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
Purchase #3 | $65.59 | 10.284% | $72.3353 | $72.34 | $72.35 | $72.30 |
Purchase #4 | $73.73 | 5.846% | $78.0403 | $78.04 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
Purchase #5 | $96.30 | 7.241% | $103.2731 | $103.27 | $103.25 | $103.30 |
Purchase #6 | $223.60 | 6.128% | $237.3022 | $237.30 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
Purchase #7 | $235.66 | 10.482% | $260.3619 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $982.57 | $1,051.5041 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.50 |