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 | $112.98 | 10.873% | $125.2643 | $125.26 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
Purchase #2 | $126.88 | 6.449% | $135.0625 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
Purchase #3 | $144.99 | 13.233% | $164.1765 | $164.18 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
Purchase #4 | $84.58 | 11.344% | $94.1748 | $94.17 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
Purchase #5 | $127.53 | 6.429% | $135.7289 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
Purchase #6 | $241.56 | 6.152% | $256.4208 | $256.42 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
Purchase #7 | $161.75 | 8.196% | $175.007 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.27 | $1,085.8348 | $1,085.83 | $1,085.80 | $1,085.90 |