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 | $27.64 | 5.543% | $29.1721 | $29.17 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
Purchase #2 | $146.49 | 6.774% | $156.4132 | $156.41 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.87 | 7.308% | $153.3109 | $153.31 | $153.30 | $153.30 |
Purchase #4 | $96.78 | 9.330% | $105.8096 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
Purchase #5 | $187.75 | 9.528% | $205.6388 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
Purchase #6 | $212.66 | 3.849% | $220.8453 | $220.85 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
Purchase #7 | $158.39 | 10.221% | $174.579 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $972.58 | $1,045.7689 | $1,045.77 | $1,045.75 | $1,045.70 |