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 | $95.37 | 5.296% | $100.4208 | $100.42 | $100.40 | $100.40 |
Purchase #2 | $125.97 | 13.389% | $142.8361 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
Purchase #3 | $132.63 | 5.602% | $140.0599 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
Purchase #4 | $201.39 | 11.407% | $224.3626 | $224.36 | $224.35 | $224.40 |
Purchase #5 | $202.72 | 11.149% | $225.3213 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
Purchase #6 | $183.88 | 7.442% | $197.5643 | $197.56 | $197.55 | $197.60 |
Purchase #7 | $249.97 | 5.107% | $262.736 | $262.74 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,191.93 | $1,293.3010 | $1,293.30 | $1,293.25 | $1,293.30 |