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 | $232.71 | 10.107% | $256.23 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #2 | $77.63 | 8.462% | $84.1991 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
Purchase #3 | $51.41 | 9.584% | $56.3371 | $56.34 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
Purchase #4 | $214.51 | 6.522% | $228.5003 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
Purchase #5 | $127.80 | 7.391% | $137.2457 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
Purchase #6 | $126.75 | 12.826% | $143.007 | $143.01 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
Purchase #7 | $157.74 | 5.492% | $166.4031 | $166.40 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $988.55 | $1,071.9223 | $1,071.93 | $1,071.95 | $1,071.80 |