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 | $96.25 | 4.680% | $100.7545 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
Purchase #2 | $94.87 | 7.640% | $102.1181 | $102.12 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
Purchase #3 | $122.59 | 13.394% | $139.0097 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
Purchase #4 | $127.32 | 4.126% | $132.5732 | $132.57 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
Purchase #5 | $116.25 | 13.742% | $132.2251 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
Purchase #6 | $240.98 | 3.855% | $250.2698 | $250.27 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
Purchase #7 | $248.37 | 4.660% | $259.944 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.63 | $1,116.8944 | $1,116.89 | $1,116.85 | $1,116.90 |