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 | $242.56 | 5.640% | $256.2404 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #2 | $160.95 | 8.217% | $174.1753 | $174.18 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
Purchase #3 | $106.68 | 13.215% | $120.7778 | $120.78 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #4 | $152.61 | 9.627% | $167.3018 | $167.30 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
Purchase #5 | $178.70 | 7.200% | $191.5664 | $191.57 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
Purchase #6 | $37.33 | 5.744% | $39.4742 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
Purchase #7 | $94.61 | 6.620% | $100.8732 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $973.44 | $1,050.4091 | $1,050.41 | $1,050.40 | $1,050.50 |