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 | $249.50 | 7.185% | $267.4266 | $267.43 | $267.45 | $267.40 |
Purchase #2 | $93.51 | 8.410% | $101.3742 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
Purchase #3 | $166.90 | 13.112% | $188.7839 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
Purchase #4 | $131.45 | 5.248% | $138.3485 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
Purchase #5 | $97.55 | 13.191% | $110.4178 | $110.42 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
Purchase #6 | $94.62 | 13.384% | $107.2839 | $107.28 | $107.30 | $107.30 |
Purchase #7 | $177.92 | 4.103% | $185.2201 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,011.45 | $1,098.8550 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.80 |