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 | $61.61 | 10.539% | $68.1031 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
Purchase #2 | $243.68 | 6.485% | $259.4826 | $259.48 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #3 | $237.91 | 5.858% | $251.8468 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
Purchase #4 | $173.49 | 5.771% | $183.5021 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
Purchase #5 | $112.35 | 8.392% | $121.7784 | $121.78 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
Purchase #6 | $34.25 | 10.180% | $37.7367 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
Purchase #7 | $153.63 | 13.334% | $174.115 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,016.92 | $1,096.5647 | $1,096.57 | $1,096.60 | $1,096.50 |