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 | $118.70 | 10.764% | $131.4769 | $131.48 | $131.50 | $131.50 |
Purchase #2 | $199.87 | 7.633% | $215.1261 | $215.13 | $215.15 | $215.10 |
Purchase #3 | $36.80 | 5.382% | $38.7806 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
Purchase #4 | $244.58 | 12.644% | $275.5047 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
Purchase #5 | $114.43 | 12.546% | $128.7864 | $128.79 | $128.80 | $128.80 |
Purchase #6 | $165.40 | 10.786% | $183.24 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
Purchase #7 | $94.57 | 13.460% | $107.2991 | $107.30 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $974.35 | $1,080.2138 | $1,080.22 | $1,080.30 | $1,080.20 |