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 | $146.51 | 12.280% | $164.5014 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #2 | $104.69 | 4.603% | $109.5089 | $109.51 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
Purchase #3 | $189.79 | 6.680% | $202.468 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
Purchase #4 | $170.72 | 9.335% | $186.6567 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
Purchase #5 | $228.82 | 9.155% | $249.7685 | $249.77 | $249.75 | $249.80 |
Purchase #6 | $65.91 | 8.204% | $71.3173 | $71.32 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
Purchase #7 | $45.45 | 4.382% | $47.4416 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.89 | $1,031.6624 | $1,031.67 | $1,031.60 | $1,031.70 |