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 | $232.54 | 10.274% | $256.4312 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #2 | $221.45 | 6.653% | $236.1831 | $236.18 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
Purchase #3 | $234.81 | 8.816% | $255.5108 | $255.51 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #4 | $29.26 | 5.653% | $30.9141 | $30.91 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
Purchase #5 | $89.90 | 10.103% | $98.9826 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
Purchase #6 | $37.60 | 12.727% | $42.3854 | $42.39 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
Purchase #7 | $120.39 | 12.221% | $135.1029 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.95 | $1,055.5101 | $1,055.50 | $1,055.55 | $1,055.50 |