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 | $112.31 | 6.272% | $119.3541 | $119.35 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
Purchase #2 | $228.35 | 4.170% | $237.8722 | $237.87 | $237.85 | $237.90 |
Purchase #3 | $107.60 | 12.261% | $120.7928 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
Purchase #4 | $33.77 | 8.414% | $36.6114 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #5 | $159.88 | 8.366% | $173.2556 | $173.26 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
Purchase #6 | $78.41 | 4.650% | $82.0561 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
Purchase #7 | $238.53 | 9.655% | $261.5601 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.85 | $1,031.5023 | $1,031.50 | $1,031.45 | $1,031.70 |