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 | $53.85 | 13.646% | $61.1984 | $61.20 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
Purchase #2 | $126.30 | 9.596% | $138.4197 | $138.42 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #3 | $221.49 | 8.149% | $239.5392 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
Purchase #4 | $183.80 | 6.108% | $195.0265 | $195.03 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
Purchase #5 | $32.62 | 7.575% | $35.091 | $35.09 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
Purchase #6 | $235.75 | 7.844% | $254.2422 | $254.24 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
Purchase #7 | $24.43 | 3.107% | $25.189 | $25.19 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $878.24 | $948.7060 | $948.71 | $948.75 | $948.60 |