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 | $222.54 | 6.750% | $237.5615 | $237.56 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
Purchase #2 | $93.52 | 6.308% | $99.4192 | $99.42 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.78 | 5.573% | $150.7371 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
Purchase #4 | $88.69 | 10.664% | $98.1479 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
Purchase #5 | $20.79 | 12.804% | $23.452 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
Purchase #6 | $216.47 | 13.774% | $246.2866 | $246.29 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
Purchase #7 | $165.41 | 9.203% | $180.6327 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $950.20 | $1,036.2370 | $1,036.24 | $1,036.25 | $1,036.20 |