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 | $90.55 | 11.482% | $100.947 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
Purchase #2 | $73.90 | 7.273% | $79.2747 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
Purchase #3 | $142.65 | 9.540% | $156.2588 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
Purchase #4 | $168.58 | 11.141% | $187.3615 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
Purchase #5 | $85.64 | 9.457% | $93.739 | $93.74 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
Purchase #6 | $236.90 | 3.639% | $245.5208 | $245.52 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
Purchase #7 | $233.60 | 5.232% | $245.822 | $245.82 | $245.80 | $245.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.82 | $1,108.9238 | $1,108.92 | $1,108.85 | $1,108.90 |