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 | $135.46 | 10.845% | $150.1506 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
Purchase #2 | $130.65 | 11.754% | $146.0066 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
Purchase #3 | $143.96 | 10.338% | $158.8426 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
Purchase #4 | $109.41 | 4.353% | $114.1726 | $114.17 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
Purchase #5 | $28.90 | 10.108% | $31.8212 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
Purchase #6 | $84.25 | 7.243% | $90.3522 | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.40 |
Purchase #7 | $242.66 | 11.574% | $270.7455 | $270.75 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $875.29 | $962.0913 | $962.09 | $962.05 | $962.10 |