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 | $85.75 | 5.548% | $90.5074 | $90.51 | $90.50 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $158.48 | 8.679% | $172.2345 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
Purchase #3 | $242.78 | 11.107% | $269.7456 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
Purchase #4 | $196.55 | 7.406% | $211.1065 | $211.11 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
Purchase #5 | $236.34 | 11.242% | $262.9093 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
Purchase #6 | $149.80 | 8.558% | $162.6199 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #7 | $169.86 | 9.465% | $185.9372 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,239.56 | $1,355.0604 | $1,355.07 | $1,355.05 | $1,354.90 |