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 | $114.40 | 5.323% | $120.4895 | $120.49 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
Purchase #2 | $143.92 | 6.626% | $153.4561 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
Purchase #3 | $199.46 | 9.221% | $217.8522 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
Purchase #4 | $210.98 | 8.874% | $229.7024 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
Purchase #5 | $134.74 | 6.474% | $143.4631 | $143.46 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
Purchase #6 | $23.68 | 4.438% | $24.7309 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
Purchase #7 | $180.73 | 8.393% | $195.8987 | $195.90 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.91 | $1,085.5929 | $1,085.59 | $1,085.60 | $1,085.70 |