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 | $141.32 | 13.351% | $160.1876 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #2 | $49.77 | 8.625% | $54.0627 | $54.06 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
Purchase #3 | $235.33 | 12.723% | $265.271 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
Purchase #4 | $191.38 | 6.327% | $203.4886 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
Purchase #5 | $29.31 | 6.340% | $31.1683 | $31.17 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
Purchase #6 | $175.95 | 6.745% | $187.8178 | $187.82 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
Purchase #7 | $149.63 | 3.648% | $155.0885 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.69 | $1,057.0845 | $1,057.09 | $1,057.05 | $1,057.20 |