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 | $197.59 | 8.335% | $214.0591 | $214.06 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
Purchase #2 | $154.48 | 9.178% | $168.6582 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
Purchase #3 | $129.42 | 10.188% | $142.6053 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
Purchase #4 | $175.26 | 12.131% | $196.5208 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
Purchase #5 | $92.52 | 6.868% | $98.8743 | $98.87 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
Purchase #6 | $14.43 | 7.738% | $15.5466 | $15.55 | $15.55 | $15.50 |
Purchase #7 | $245.70 | 13.684% | $279.3216 | $279.32 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,009.40 | $1,115.5859 | $1,115.59 | $1,115.50 | $1,115.60 |