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 | $179.79 | 11.382% | $200.2537 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
Purchase #2 | $152.25 | 9.228% | $166.2996 | $166.30 | $166.30 | $166.30 |
Purchase #3 | $173.25 | 4.291% | $180.6842 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #4 | $220.50 | 13.505% | $250.2785 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
Purchase #5 | $141.73 | 6.243% | $150.5782 | $150.58 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
Purchase #6 | $19.43 | 7.187% | $20.8264 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
Purchase #7 | $54.80 | 10.310% | $60.4499 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $941.75 | $1,029.3705 | $1,029.37 | $1,029.45 | $1,029.40 |