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 | $52.95 | 11.624% | $59.1049 | $59.10 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
Purchase #2 | $83.66 | 7.731% | $90.1278 | $90.13 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
Purchase #3 | $209.74 | 12.345% | $235.6324 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
Purchase #4 | $179.40 | 11.603% | $200.2158 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $154.78 | 9.431% | $169.3773 | $169.38 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
Purchase #6 | $172.87 | 6.165% | $183.5274 | $183.53 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
Purchase #7 | $146.87 | 7.720% | $158.2084 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.27 | $1,096.1940 | $1,096.20 | $1,096.25 | $1,096.10 |