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 | $189.38 | 11.625% | $211.3954 | $211.40 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
Purchase #2 | $229.44 | 6.235% | $243.7456 | $243.75 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
Purchase #3 | $63.52 | 13.238% | $71.9288 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
Purchase #4 | $147.77 | 9.455% | $161.7417 | $161.74 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
Purchase #5 | $232.93 | 7.142% | $249.5659 | $249.57 | $249.55 | $249.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.71 | 12.331% | $42.36 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
Purchase #7 | $77.75 | 3.684% | $80.6143 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.50 | $1,061.3517 | $1,061.36 | $1,061.35 | $1,061.30 |