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 | $113.56 | 5.716% | $120.0511 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
Purchase #2 | $171.32 | 3.162% | $176.7371 | $176.74 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
Purchase #3 | $235.77 | 6.577% | $251.2766 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
Purchase #4 | $130.33 | 10.434% | $143.9286 | $143.93 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
Purchase #5 | $223.56 | 12.299% | $251.0556 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
Purchase #6 | $52.62 | 4.816% | $55.1542 | $55.15 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
Purchase #7 | $79.67 | 3.638% | $82.5684 | $82.57 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,006.83 | $1,080.7716 | $1,080.78 | $1,080.80 | $1,080.90 |