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 | $180.51 | 10.392% | $199.2686 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
Purchase #2 | $104.67 | 3.285% | $108.1084 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
Purchase #3 | $220.71 | 8.833% | $240.2053 | $240.21 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
Purchase #4 | $149.57 | 11.761% | $167.1609 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
Purchase #5 | $74.63 | 4.243% | $77.7966 | $77.80 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
Purchase #6 | $221.51 | 4.602% | $231.7039 | $231.70 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
Purchase #7 | $34.98 | 3.220% | $36.1064 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $986.58 | $1,060.3501 | $1,060.36 | $1,060.30 | $1,060.40 |