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 | $181.78 | 10.285% | $200.4761 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $220.73 | 8.777% | $240.1035 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #3 | $163.94 | 4.639% | $171.5452 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
Purchase #4 | $127.99 | 6.668% | $136.5244 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
Purchase #5 | $99.37 | 6.359% | $105.6889 | $105.69 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
Purchase #6 | $95.88 | 10.320% | $105.7748 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
Purchase #7 | $105.36 | 4.763% | $110.3783 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.05 | $1,070.4912 | $1,070.49 | $1,070.50 | $1,070.50 |