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 | $240.83 | 4.445% | $251.5349 | $251.53 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
Purchase #2 | $106.65 | 5.223% | $112.2203 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
Purchase #3 | $8.75 | 12.830% | $9.8726 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
Purchase #4 | $185.85 | 3.584% | $192.5109 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
Purchase #5 | $239.58 | 12.248% | $268.9238 | $268.92 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
Purchase #6 | $125.89 | 8.102% | $136.0896 | $136.09 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
Purchase #7 | $94.29 | 9.496% | $103.2438 | $103.24 | $103.25 | $103.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.84 | $1,074.3959 | $1,074.38 | $1,074.35 | $1,074.30 |