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 | $197.54 | 5.638% | $208.6773 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
Purchase #2 | $95.32 | 6.679% | $101.6864 | $101.69 | $101.70 | $101.70 |
Purchase #3 | $99.54 | 6.218% | $105.7294 | $105.73 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
Purchase #4 | $119.98 | 13.189% | $135.8042 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
Purchase #5 | $246.50 | 6.238% | $261.8767 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #6 | $230.90 | 11.106% | $256.5438 | $256.54 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
Purchase #7 | $47.28 | 6.376% | $50.2946 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,037.06 | $1,120.6124 | $1,120.61 | $1,120.70 | $1,120.60 |