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 | $90.54 | 8.539% | $98.2712 | $98.27 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #2 | $146.54 | 11.211% | $162.9686 | $162.97 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
Purchase #3 | $240.36 | 12.297% | $269.9171 | $269.92 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
Purchase #4 | $236.53 | 6.720% | $252.4248 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
Purchase #5 | $196.32 | 5.221% | $206.5699 | $206.57 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.45 | 12.639% | $270.8405 | $270.84 | $270.85 | $270.80 |
Purchase #7 | $49.62 | 4.244% | $51.7259 | $51.73 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,200.36 | $1,312.7180 | $1,312.72 | $1,312.65 | $1,312.70 |