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 | $200.73 | 12.275% | $225.3696 | $225.37 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
Purchase #2 | $100.88 | 4.846% | $105.7686 | $105.77 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
Purchase #3 | $82.40 | 4.298% | $85.9416 | $85.94 | $85.95 | $85.90 |
Purchase #4 | $86.91 | 9.365% | $95.0491 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
Purchase #5 | $156.87 | 13.533% | $178.0992 | $178.10 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
Purchase #6 | $181.83 | 5.521% | $191.8688 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
Purchase #7 | $227.37 | 10.560% | $251.3803 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.99 | $1,133.4772 | $1,133.48 | $1,133.45 | $1,133.50 |