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 | $233.26 | 7.193% | $250.0384 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
Purchase #2 | $158.97 | 12.117% | $178.2324 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
Purchase #3 | $58.33 | 13.741% | $66.3451 | $66.35 | $66.35 | $66.30 |
Purchase #4 | $206.84 | 6.765% | $220.8327 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
Purchase #5 | $8.69 | 9.365% | $9.5038 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
Purchase #6 | $88.59 | 7.164% | $94.9366 | $94.94 | $94.95 | $94.90 |
Purchase #7 | $243.53 | 9.313% | $266.2099 | $266.21 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.21 | $1,086.0989 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.15 | $1,085.90 |