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 | $81.94 | 6.665% | $87.4013 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
Purchase #2 | $226.71 | 5.307% | $238.7415 | $238.74 | $238.75 | $238.70 |
Purchase #3 | $237.45 | 5.695% | $250.9728 | $250.97 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
Purchase #4 | $40.45 | 7.411% | $43.4477 | $43.45 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
Purchase #5 | $249.59 | 13.307% | $282.8029 | $282.80 | $282.80 | $282.80 |
Purchase #6 | $244.62 | 8.769% | $266.0707 | $266.07 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
Purchase #7 | $72.59 | 4.156% | $75.6068 | $75.61 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,153.35 | $1,245.0437 | $1,245.04 | $1,245.00 | $1,245.00 |