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 | $78.67 | 6.415% | $83.7167 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
Purchase #2 | $198.75 | 11.831% | $222.2641 | $222.26 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.31 | 10.147% | $179.8811 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
Purchase #4 | $132.25 | 9.376% | $144.6498 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
Purchase #5 | $200.60 | 5.258% | $211.1475 | $211.15 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
Purchase #6 | $232.97 | 6.772% | $248.7467 | $248.75 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
Purchase #7 | $43.95 | 7.391% | $47.1983 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.50 | $1,137.6042 | $1,137.61 | $1,137.60 | $1,137.50 |