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 | $117.80 | 6.780% | $125.7868 | $125.79 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
Purchase #2 | $188.48 | 5.775% | $199.3647 | $199.36 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
Purchase #3 | $240.85 | 13.560% | $273.5093 | $273.51 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
Purchase #4 | $110.38 | 4.837% | $115.7191 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
Purchase #5 | $85.80 | 5.121% | $90.1938 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
Purchase #6 | $110.97 | 10.796% | $122.9503 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
Purchase #7 | $125.75 | 10.428% | $138.8632 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $980.03 | $1,066.3872 | $1,066.38 | $1,066.35 | $1,066.50 |