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 | $241.46 | 5.674% | $255.1604 | $255.16 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #2 | $101.37 | 6.364% | $107.8212 | $107.82 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
Purchase #3 | $77.59 | 11.197% | $86.2778 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #4 | $172.66 | 8.492% | $187.3223 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
Purchase #5 | $103.91 | 10.399% | $114.7156 | $114.72 | $114.70 | $114.70 |
Purchase #6 | $126.41 | 12.120% | $141.7309 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
Purchase #7 | $101.53 | 10.728% | $112.4221 | $112.42 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.93 | $1,005.4503 | $1,005.45 | $1,005.40 | $1,005.40 |