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 | $52.25 | 7.400% | $56.1165 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
Purchase #2 | $174.53 | 13.665% | $198.3795 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
Purchase #3 | $213.45 | 11.213% | $237.3841 | $237.38 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
Purchase #4 | $131.72 | 8.767% | $143.2679 | $143.27 | $143.25 | $143.30 |
Purchase #5 | $232.33 | 10.849% | $257.5355 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
Purchase #6 | $163.28 | 7.246% | $175.1113 | $175.11 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
Purchase #7 | $66.40 | 10.198% | $73.1715 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.96 | $1,140.9663 | $1,140.97 | $1,140.95 | $1,141.00 |