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 | $237.29 | 5.845% | $251.1596 | $251.16 | $251.15 | $251.20 |
Purchase #2 | $36.47 | 8.748% | $39.6604 | $39.66 | $39.65 | $39.70 |
Purchase #3 | $16.43 | 11.464% | $18.3135 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
Purchase #4 | $112.39 | 9.696% | $123.2873 | $123.29 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #5 | $174.75 | 9.567% | $191.4683 | $191.47 | $191.45 | $191.50 |
Purchase #6 | $247.92 | 8.458% | $268.8891 | $268.89 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
Purchase #7 | $161.92 | 6.700% | $172.7686 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $987.17 | $1,065.5468 | $1,065.55 | $1,065.50 | $1,065.70 |