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 | $50.32 | 7.614% | $54.1514 | $54.15 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
Purchase #2 | $178.53 | 4.324% | $186.2496 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
Purchase #3 | $128.70 | 7.316% | $138.1157 | $138.12 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
Purchase #4 | $190.61 | 9.213% | $208.1709 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
Purchase #5 | $29.91 | 6.271% | $31.7857 | $31.79 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #6 | $64.82 | 8.402% | $70.2662 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #7 | $243.83 | 11.760% | $272.5044 | $272.50 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $886.72 | $961.2439 | $961.25 | $961.20 | $961.30 |