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 | $242.25 | 5.724% | $256.1164 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #2 | $76.37 | 5.490% | $80.5627 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
Purchase #3 | $178.66 | 10.187% | $196.8601 | $196.86 | $196.85 | $196.90 |
Purchase #4 | $63.97 | 12.328% | $71.8562 | $71.86 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
Purchase #5 | $104.27 | 4.329% | $108.7838 | $108.78 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
Purchase #6 | $83.88 | 5.690% | $88.6528 | $88.65 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
Purchase #7 | $213.32 | 3.470% | $220.7222 | $220.72 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $962.72 | $1,023.5542 | $1,023.55 | $1,023.50 | $1,023.70 |