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 | $242.54 | 9.500% | $265.5813 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
Purchase #2 | $82.31 | 4.140% | $85.7176 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #3 | $39.41 | 6.336% | $41.907 | $41.91 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
Purchase #4 | $115.93 | 12.348% | $130.245 | $130.25 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
Purchase #5 | $178.27 | 12.204% | $200.0261 | $200.03 | $200.05 | $200.00 |
Purchase #6 | $166.46 | 10.267% | $183.5504 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.60 |
Purchase #7 | $173.86 | 8.193% | $188.1043 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.78 | $1,095.1317 | $1,095.14 | $1,095.15 | $1,095.10 |