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 | $53.50 | 10.850% | $59.3048 | $59.30 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
Purchase #2 | $96.48 | 4.865% | $101.1738 | $101.17 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
Purchase #3 | $172.87 | 3.646% | $179.1728 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
Purchase #4 | $192.42 | 13.180% | $217.781 | $217.78 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
Purchase #5 | $183.60 | 9.412% | $200.8804 | $200.88 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
Purchase #6 | $119.27 | 9.601% | $130.7211 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
Purchase #7 | $212.94 | 6.732% | $227.2751 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.08 | $1,116.3090 | $1,116.30 | $1,116.30 | $1,116.40 |