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 | $51.72 | 8.713% | $56.2264 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
Purchase #2 | $153.91 | 7.411% | $165.3163 | $165.32 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
Purchase #3 | $245.63 | 11.813% | $274.6463 | $274.65 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
Purchase #4 | $24.37 | 5.635% | $25.7432 | $25.74 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
Purchase #5 | $128.99 | 10.697% | $142.7881 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
Purchase #6 | $185.93 | 5.595% | $196.3328 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
Purchase #7 | $187.47 | 12.772% | $211.4137 | $211.41 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $978.02 | $1,072.4668 | $1,072.47 | $1,072.50 | $1,072.30 |