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 | $242.58 | 5.374% | $255.6162 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
Purchase #2 | $192.33 | 8.395% | $208.4761 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
Purchase #3 | $137.35 | 3.118% | $141.6326 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
Purchase #4 | $88.90 | 10.534% | $98.2647 | $98.26 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
Purchase #5 | $216.50 | 8.499% | $234.9003 | $234.90 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
Purchase #6 | $43.58 | 4.150% | $45.3886 | $45.39 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
Purchase #7 | $85.98 | 4.362% | $89.7304 | $89.73 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,007.22 | $1,074.0089 | $1,074.01 | $1,074.05 | $1,074.00 |