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 | $112.46 | 6.831% | $120.1421 | $120.14 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
Purchase #2 | $154.95 | 10.200% | $170.7549 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
Purchase #3 | $70.41 | 4.149% | $73.3313 | $73.33 | $73.35 | $73.30 |
Purchase #4 | $77.91 | 10.735% | $86.2736 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
Purchase #5 | $160.64 | 5.440% | $169.3788 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #6 | $230.64 | 9.102% | $251.6329 | $251.63 | $251.65 | $251.60 |
Purchase #7 | $168.80 | 4.596% | $176.558 | $176.56 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.81 | $1,048.0716 | $1,048.06 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.10 |