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 | $241.44 | 5.644% | $255.0669 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
Purchase #2 | $77.85 | 8.234% | $84.2602 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
Purchase #3 | $59.63 | 11.181% | $66.2972 | $66.30 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
Purchase #4 | $211.45 | 13.676% | $240.3679 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
Purchase #5 | $109.69 | 3.486% | $113.5138 | $113.51 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
Purchase #6 | $79.86 | 13.287% | $90.471 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #7 | $167.91 | 12.457% | $188.8265 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.83 | $1,038.8035 | $1,038.81 | $1,038.75 | $1,038.90 |