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 | $64.25 | 10.405% | $70.9352 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
Purchase #2 | $159.90 | 3.346% | $165.2503 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
Purchase #3 | $95.29 | 8.839% | $103.7127 | $103.71 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
Purchase #4 | $234.77 | 5.772% | $248.3209 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
Purchase #5 | $119.79 | 10.753% | $132.671 | $132.67 | $132.65 | $132.70 |
Purchase #6 | $139.91 | 12.377% | $157.2267 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
Purchase #7 | $215.89 | 6.602% | $230.1431 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,029.80 | $1,108.2599 | $1,108.26 | $1,108.25 | $1,108.20 |