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 | $239.56 | 10.820% | $265.4804 | $265.48 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
Purchase #2 | $40.26 | 7.253% | $43.1801 | $43.18 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
Purchase #3 | $138.56 | 8.450% | $150.2683 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
Purchase #4 | $179.40 | 11.686% | $200.3647 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
Purchase #5 | $97.77 | 9.625% | $107.1804 | $107.18 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
Purchase #6 | $169.86 | 11.195% | $188.8758 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
Purchase #7 | $95.59 | 3.678% | $99.1058 | $99.11 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.00 | $1,054.4555 | $1,054.46 | $1,054.50 | $1,054.60 |