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 | $50.76 | 10.434% | $56.0563 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
Purchase #2 | $148.47 | 6.857% | $158.6506 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
Purchase #3 | $40.57 | 4.462% | $42.3802 | $42.38 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #4 | $165.70 | 12.206% | $185.9253 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
Purchase #5 | $153.42 | 4.135% | $159.7639 | $159.76 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
Purchase #6 | $196.40 | 4.854% | $205.9333 | $205.93 | $205.95 | $205.90 |
Purchase #7 | $246.55 | 10.287% | $271.9126 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.87 | $1,080.6222 | $1,080.62 | $1,080.65 | $1,080.70 |