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 | $179.85 | 11.507% | $200.5453 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
Purchase #2 | $229.73 | 7.418% | $246.7714 | $246.77 | $246.75 | $246.80 |
Purchase #3 | $54.54 | 12.481% | $61.3471 | $61.35 | $61.35 | $61.30 |
Purchase #4 | $7.69 | 6.743% | $8.2085 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
Purchase #5 | $224.65 | 4.341% | $234.4021 | $234.40 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
Purchase #6 | $77.69 | 3.566% | $80.4604 | $80.46 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
Purchase #7 | $227.75 | 9.600% | $249.614 | $249.61 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.90 | $1,081.3488 | $1,081.35 | $1,081.30 | $1,081.30 |