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 | $93.30 | 5.855% | $98.7627 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
Purchase #2 | $189.62 | 3.537% | $196.3269 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
Purchase #3 | $240.47 | 4.369% | $250.9761 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
Purchase #4 | $171.84 | 5.283% | $180.9183 | $180.92 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
Purchase #5 | $247.69 | 12.582% | $278.8544 | $278.85 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
Purchase #6 | $26.96 | 10.584% | $29.8134 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
Purchase #7 | $230.94 | 4.118% | $240.4501 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,200.82 | $1,276.1019 | $1,276.10 | $1,276.10 | $1,276.20 |