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 | $118.99 | 13.600% | $135.1726 | $135.17 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
Purchase #2 | $90.46 | 8.207% | $97.8841 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
Purchase #3 | $147.52 | 12.851% | $166.4778 | $166.48 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
Purchase #4 | $76.89 | 9.314% | $84.0515 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
Purchase #5 | $229.61 | 12.851% | $259.1172 | $259.12 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
Purchase #6 | $192.95 | 6.554% | $205.5959 | $205.60 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
Purchase #7 | $59.87 | 5.473% | $63.1467 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.29 | $1,011.4458 | $1,011.45 | $1,011.45 | $1,011.50 |