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 | $65.36 | 7.640% | $70.3535 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
Purchase #2 | $195.35 | 6.686% | $208.4111 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
Purchase #3 | $190.29 | 11.350% | $211.8879 | $211.89 | $211.90 | $211.90 |
Purchase #4 | $80.86 | 5.223% | $85.0833 | $85.08 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #5 | $242.34 | 6.654% | $258.4653 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
Purchase #6 | $210.41 | 10.667% | $232.8544 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
Purchase #7 | $159.55 | 3.666% | $165.3991 | $165.40 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,144.16 | $1,232.4546 | $1,232.45 | $1,232.45 | $1,232.60 |