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 | $235.67 | 6.491% | $250.9673 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #2 | $145.78 | 10.246% | $160.7166 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #3 | $175.86 | 11.575% | $196.2158 | $196.22 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
Purchase #4 | $186.50 | 5.285% | $196.3565 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
Purchase #5 | $193.48 | 6.721% | $206.4838 | $206.48 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #6 | $109.44 | 8.595% | $118.8464 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
Purchase #7 | $6.30 | 10.674% | $6.9725 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.03 | $1,136.5589 | $1,136.57 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.60 |