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 | $9.50 | 10.644% | $10.5112 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
Purchase #2 | $55.71 | 8.781% | $60.6019 | $60.60 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
Purchase #3 | $177.54 | 11.670% | $198.2589 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
Purchase #4 | $204.54 | 13.190% | $231.5188 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
Purchase #5 | $144.82 | 6.405% | $154.0957 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
Purchase #6 | $116.56 | 13.512% | $132.3096 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
Purchase #7 | $238.87 | 8.622% | $259.4654 | $259.47 | $259.45 | $259.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.54 | $1,046.7615 | $1,046.77 | $1,046.70 | $1,046.80 |