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 | $130.68 | 8.752% | $142.1171 | $142.12 | $142.10 | $142.10 |
Purchase #2 | $241.79 | 11.150% | $268.7496 | $268.75 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
Purchase #3 | $36.27 | 9.411% | $39.6834 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
Purchase #4 | $78.71 | 4.789% | $82.4794 | $82.48 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.82 | 7.190% | $174.5268 | $174.53 | $174.55 | $174.50 |
Purchase #6 | $176.31 | 13.503% | $200.1171 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
Purchase #7 | $234.86 | 10.843% | $260.3259 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.44 | $1,167.9993 | $1,168.01 | $1,168.05 | $1,167.90 |