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 | $60.35 | 13.220% | $68.3283 | $68.33 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
Purchase #2 | $76.74 | 5.692% | $81.108 | $81.11 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
Purchase #3 | $114.60 | 7.574% | $123.2798 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
Purchase #4 | $149.83 | 9.172% | $163.5724 | $163.57 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
Purchase #5 | $236.50 | 8.310% | $256.1532 | $256.15 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
Purchase #6 | $219.42 | 6.869% | $234.492 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
Purchase #7 | $196.31 | 8.251% | $212.5075 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,053.75 | $1,139.4412 | $1,139.44 | $1,139.45 | $1,139.50 |