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 | $149.91 | 10.339% | $165.4092 | $165.41 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
Purchase #2 | $248.37 | 3.846% | $257.9223 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
Purchase #3 | $243.59 | 12.724% | $274.5844 | $274.58 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
Purchase #4 | $35.34 | 11.317% | $39.3394 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
Purchase #5 | $43.76 | 13.135% | $49.5079 | $49.51 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
Purchase #6 | $205.54 | 5.459% | $216.7604 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
Purchase #7 | $45.28 | 6.536% | $48.2395 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $971.79 | $1,051.7631 | $1,051.76 | $1,051.75 | $1,051.70 |