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 | $71.38 | 13.685% | $81.1484 | $81.15 | $81.15 | $81.10 |
Purchase #2 | $135.84 | 4.715% | $142.2449 | $142.24 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
Purchase #3 | $232.66 | 9.498% | $254.758 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
Purchase #4 | $205.63 | 3.467% | $212.7592 | $212.76 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
Purchase #5 | $107.26 | 8.343% | $116.2087 | $116.21 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
Purchase #6 | $61.46 | 5.696% | $64.9608 | $64.96 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
Purchase #7 | $161.94 | 3.801% | $168.0953 | $168.10 | $168.10 | $168.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $976.17 | $1,040.1753 | $1,040.18 | $1,040.15 | $1,040.20 |