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 | $91.71 | 8.370% | $99.3861 | $99.39 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
Purchase #2 | $247.75 | 4.174% | $258.0911 | $258.09 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
Purchase #3 | $167.99 | 7.425% | $180.4633 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
Purchase #4 | $229.58 | 4.782% | $240.5585 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
Purchase #5 | $242.33 | 5.382% | $255.3722 | $255.37 | $255.35 | $255.40 |
Purchase #6 | $235.79 | 9.132% | $257.3223 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
Purchase #7 | $250.27 | 5.684% | $264.4953 | $264.50 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,465.42 | $1,555.6888 | $1,555.69 | $1,555.65 | $1,555.80 |