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 | $111.43 | 3.535% | $115.3691 | $115.37 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
Purchase #2 | $94.42 | 5.195% | $99.3251 | $99.33 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
Purchase #3 | $227.94 | 7.591% | $245.2429 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
Purchase #4 | $110.25 | 6.220% | $117.1076 | $117.11 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
Purchase #5 | $81.97 | 13.197% | $92.7876 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #6 | $192.56 | 10.362% | $212.5131 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
Purchase #7 | $148.28 | 13.103% | $167.7091 | $167.71 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.85 | $1,050.0545 | $1,050.06 | $1,050.05 | $1,050.00 |