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 | $204.50 | 7.864% | $220.5819 | $220.58 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
Purchase #2 | $9.94 | 6.209% | $10.5572 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #3 | $249.89 | 12.194% | $280.3616 | $280.36 | $280.35 | $280.40 |
Purchase #4 | $82.90 | 4.162% | $86.3503 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
Purchase #5 | $165.76 | 13.370% | $187.9221 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
Purchase #6 | $163.25 | 7.539% | $175.5574 | $175.56 | $175.55 | $175.60 |
Purchase #7 | $121.48 | 11.209% | $135.0967 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.72 | $1,096.4272 | $1,096.43 | $1,096.40 | $1,096.60 |