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 | $180.72 | 13.168% | $204.5172 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.58 | 12.230% | $167.8736 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
Purchase #3 | $81.41 | 6.150% | $86.4167 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #4 | $188.51 | 6.263% | $200.3164 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
Purchase #5 | $77.45 | 10.728% | $85.7588 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
Purchase #6 | $65.31 | 10.418% | $72.114 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
Purchase #7 | $208.48 | 6.465% | $221.9582 | $221.96 | $221.95 | $222.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.46 | $1,038.9549 | $1,038.96 | $1,038.85 | $1,039.00 |