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 | $142.90 | 13.865% | $162.7131 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
Purchase #2 | $223.78 | 7.434% | $240.4158 | $240.42 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
Purchase #3 | $75.76 | 5.810% | $80.1617 | $80.16 | $80.15 | $80.20 |
Purchase #4 | $39.27 | 9.299% | $42.9217 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
Purchase #5 | $221.35 | 3.670% | $229.4735 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
Purchase #6 | $187.80 | 12.638% | $211.5342 | $211.53 | $211.55 | $211.50 |
Purchase #7 | $106.52 | 13.455% | $120.8523 | $120.85 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.38 | $1,088.0723 | $1,088.06 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.10 |