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 | $96.25 | 3.472% | $99.5918 | $99.59 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
Purchase #2 | $241.74 | 13.264% | $273.8044 | $273.80 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
Purchase #3 | $97.50 | 13.216% | $110.3856 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
Purchase #4 | $85.33 | 7.195% | $91.4695 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
Purchase #5 | $250.64 | 9.695% | $274.9395 | $274.94 | $274.95 | $274.90 |
Purchase #6 | $131.79 | 5.270% | $138.7353 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
Purchase #7 | $235.31 | 12.199% | $264.0155 | $264.02 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,138.56 | $1,252.9416 | $1,252.95 | $1,252.95 | $1,252.90 |