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 | $80.87 | 5.705% | $85.4836 | $85.48 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $191.75 | 11.102% | $213.0381 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
Purchase #3 | $247.42 | 5.364% | $260.6916 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
Purchase #4 | $129.47 | 9.316% | $141.5314 | $141.53 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
Purchase #5 | $224.64 | 6.819% | $239.9582 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
Purchase #6 | $86.85 | 4.707% | $90.938 | $90.94 | $90.95 | $90.90 |
Purchase #7 | $241.55 | 11.206% | $268.6181 | $268.62 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,202.55 | $1,300.2590 | $1,300.26 | $1,300.30 | $1,300.20 |