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 | $50.61 | 12.365% | $56.8679 | $56.87 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
Purchase #2 | $104.60 | 10.138% | $115.2043 | $115.20 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
Purchase #3 | $198.25 | 9.346% | $216.7784 | $216.78 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
Purchase #4 | $176.85 | 4.158% | $184.2034 | $184.20 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
Purchase #5 | $75.31 | 5.750% | $79.6403 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
Purchase #6 | $181.81 | 3.529% | $188.2261 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
Purchase #7 | $229.67 | 7.856% | $247.7129 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.10 | $1,088.6333 | $1,088.63 | $1,088.65 | $1,088.60 |