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 | $115.33 | 10.309% | $127.2194 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
Purchase #2 | $165.79 | 8.715% | $180.2386 | $180.24 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
Purchase #3 | $141.54 | 12.751% | $159.5878 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
Purchase #4 | $36.57 | 8.301% | $39.6057 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
Purchase #5 | $236.85 | 5.666% | $250.2699 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #6 | $98.66 | 12.517% | $111.0093 | $111.01 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
Purchase #7 | $205.52 | 12.221% | $230.6366 | $230.64 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.26 | $1,098.5673 | $1,098.58 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.50 |