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 | $247.61 | 3.175% | $255.4716 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 13.590% | $40.0405 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
Purchase #3 | $214.43 | 12.372% | $240.9593 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
Purchase #4 | $123.37 | 4.612% | $129.0598 | $129.06 | $129.05 | $129.10 |
Purchase #5 | $89.92 | 13.446% | $102.0106 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
Purchase #6 | $225.94 | 8.238% | $244.5529 | $244.55 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
Purchase #7 | $76.36 | 7.487% | $82.0771 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.88 | $1,094.1718 | $1,094.17 | $1,094.15 | $1,094.30 |