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 | $247.98 | 9.725% | $272.0961 | $272.10 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
Purchase #2 | $93.75 | 13.758% | $106.6481 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
Purchase #3 | $185.87 | 5.643% | $196.3586 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #4 | $108.50 | 5.618% | $114.5955 | $114.60 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
Purchase #5 | $9.68 | 9.428% | $10.5926 | $10.59 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
Purchase #6 | $142.39 | 9.555% | $155.9954 | $156.00 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
Purchase #7 | $242.43 | 12.145% | $271.8731 | $271.87 | $271.85 | $271.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,030.60 | $1,128.1594 | $1,128.17 | $1,128.15 | $1,128.20 |