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 | $156.43 | 10.472% | $172.8113 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
Purchase #2 | $127.70 | 7.737% | $137.5801 | $137.58 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
Purchase #3 | $75.83 | 11.493% | $84.5451 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
Purchase #4 | $208.59 | 10.455% | $230.3981 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
Purchase #5 | $194.60 | 4.645% | $203.6392 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
Purchase #6 | $24.41 | 5.326% | $25.7101 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
Purchase #7 | $220.94 | 6.602% | $235.5265 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.50 | $1,090.2104 | $1,090.22 | $1,090.25 | $1,090.10 |