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 | $119.40 | 6.753% | $127.4631 | $127.46 | $127.45 | $127.50 |
Purchase #2 | $216.53 | 10.868% | $240.0625 | $240.06 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #3 | $138.68 | 4.464% | $144.8707 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
Purchase #4 | $101.78 | 12.191% | $114.188 | $114.19 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
Purchase #5 | $27.48 | 11.128% | $30.538 | $30.54 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
Purchase #6 | $87.52 | 11.257% | $97.3721 | $97.37 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
Purchase #7 | $105.74 | 7.865% | $114.0565 | $114.06 | $114.05 | $114.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $797.13 | $868.5509 | $868.55 | $868.50 | $868.70 |