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 | $49.69 | 13.196% | $56.2471 | $56.25 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
Purchase #2 | $104.27 | 5.770% | $110.2864 | $110.29 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #3 | $163.60 | 8.537% | $177.5665 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
Purchase #4 | $163.78 | 5.581% | $172.9206 | $172.92 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
Purchase #5 | $249.46 | 4.449% | $260.5585 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
Purchase #6 | $108.35 | 9.463% | $118.6032 | $118.60 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
Purchase #7 | $248.26 | 12.148% | $278.4186 | $278.42 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,087.41 | $1,174.6009 | $1,174.61 | $1,174.55 | $1,174.60 |