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 | $243.50 | 5.828% | $257.6912 | $257.69 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
Purchase #2 | $68.90 | 6.204% | $73.1746 | $73.17 | $73.15 | $73.20 |
Purchase #3 | $86.55 | 12.783% | $97.6137 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
Purchase #4 | $80.41 | 5.329% | $84.695 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
Purchase #5 | $247.72 | 7.158% | $265.4518 | $265.45 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
Purchase #6 | $195.78 | 13.466% | $222.1437 | $222.14 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
Purchase #7 | $116.41 | 4.438% | $121.5763 | $121.58 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.27 | $1,122.3463 | $1,122.34 | $1,122.35 | $1,122.40 |