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 | $156.98 | 9.645% | $172.1207 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #2 | $218.37 | 11.673% | $243.8603 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
Purchase #3 | $130.44 | 11.599% | $145.5697 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
Purchase #4 | $18.41 | 12.426% | $20.6976 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
Purchase #5 | $103.37 | 13.393% | $117.2143 | $117.21 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
Purchase #6 | $120.70 | 5.465% | $127.2963 | $127.30 | $127.30 | $127.30 |
Purchase #7 | $235.89 | 7.589% | $253.7917 | $253.79 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $984.16 | $1,080.5506 | $1,080.55 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.60 |