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 | $97.80 | 5.565% | $103.2426 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
Purchase #2 | $142.34 | 12.654% | $160.3517 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
Purchase #3 | $171.88 | 5.181% | $180.7851 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
Purchase #4 | $204.61 | 5.277% | $215.4073 | $215.41 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
Purchase #5 | $180.98 | 7.412% | $194.3942 | $194.39 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
Purchase #6 | $59.29 | 4.861% | $62.1721 | $62.17 | $62.15 | $62.20 |
Purchase #7 | $128.47 | 6.837% | $137.2535 | $137.25 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.37 | $1,053.6065 | $1,053.60 | $1,053.60 | $1,053.70 |