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 | $220.76 | 8.845% | $240.2862 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
Purchase #2 | $86.30 | 5.419% | $90.9766 | $90.98 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
Purchase #3 | $102.32 | 8.336% | $110.8494 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
Purchase #4 | $7.46 | 13.455% | $8.4637 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
Purchase #5 | $250.84 | 12.513% | $282.2276 | $282.23 | $282.25 | $282.20 |
Purchase #6 | $76.58 | 11.585% | $85.4518 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 7.494% | $200.5301 | $200.53 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.81 | $1,018.7854 | $1,018.79 | $1,018.85 | $1,018.80 |