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 | $68.46 | 4.510% | $71.5475 | $71.55 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
Purchase #2 | $182.88 | 10.511% | $202.1025 | $202.10 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
Purchase #3 | $211.92 | 13.388% | $240.2918 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #4 | $76.27 | 13.562% | $86.6137 | $86.61 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
Purchase #5 | $186.61 | 8.390% | $202.2666 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
Purchase #6 | $200.92 | 9.194% | $219.3926 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
Purchase #7 | $8.39 | 11.310% | $9.3389 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.45 | $1,031.5536 | $1,031.55 | $1,031.55 | $1,031.50 |