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 | $179.67 | 11.675% | $200.6465 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #2 | $233.52 | 8.457% | $253.2688 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
Purchase #3 | $140.84 | 7.445% | $151.3255 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
Purchase #4 | $30.51 | 6.162% | $32.39 | $32.39 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
Purchase #5 | $215.30 | 11.654% | $240.3911 | $240.39 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #6 | $85.60 | 6.536% | $91.1948 | $91.19 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
Purchase #7 | $71.83 | 11.383% | $80.0064 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.27 | $1,049.2231 | $1,049.23 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.20 |