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 | $124.87 | 5.125% | $131.2696 | $131.27 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
Purchase #2 | $84.74 | 11.159% | $94.1961 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
Purchase #3 | $93.40 | 13.855% | $106.3406 | $106.34 | $106.35 | $106.30 |
Purchase #4 | $83.32 | 3.670% | $86.3778 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #5 | $239.75 | 5.640% | $253.2719 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
Purchase #6 | $39.54 | 7.327% | $42.4371 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
Purchase #7 | $188.60 | 4.378% | $196.8569 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $854.22 | $910.7500 | $910.76 | $910.75 | $910.80 |