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 | $135.87 | 10.545% | $150.1975 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #2 | $48.51 | 12.369% | $54.5102 | $54.51 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
Purchase #3 | $244.27 | 7.166% | $261.7744 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
Purchase #4 | $196.89 | 12.576% | $221.6509 | $221.65 | $221.65 | $221.70 |
Purchase #5 | $54.37 | 11.218% | $60.4692 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
Purchase #6 | $66.37 | 3.119% | $68.4401 | $68.44 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
Purchase #7 | $176.69 | 5.111% | $185.7206 | $185.72 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $922.97 | $1,002.7629 | $1,002.76 | $1,002.70 | $1,002.80 |