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 | $231.81 | 10.285% | $255.6517 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
Purchase #2 | $132.63 | 8.440% | $143.824 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
Purchase #3 | $45.35 | 3.425% | $46.9032 | $46.90 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
Purchase #4 | $68.70 | 12.649% | $77.3899 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
Purchase #5 | $234.43 | 7.436% | $251.8622 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
Purchase #6 | $86.48 | 9.576% | $94.7613 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
Purchase #7 | $146.42 | 13.369% | $165.9949 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $945.82 | $1,036.3872 | $1,036.37 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.50 |