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 | $61.77 | 7.623% | $66.4787 | $66.48 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.48 | 7.764% | $190.1819 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
Purchase #3 | $206.56 | 8.340% | $223.7871 | $223.79 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
Purchase #4 | $130.81 | 7.557% | $140.6953 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
Purchase #5 | $170.40 | 9.456% | $186.513 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
Purchase #6 | $243.88 | 7.205% | $261.4516 | $261.45 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
Purchase #7 | $37.75 | 9.571% | $41.3631 | $41.36 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,027.65 | $1,110.4707 | $1,110.47 | $1,110.50 | $1,110.60 |