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 | $86.25 | 10.425% | $95.2416 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
Purchase #2 | $113.46 | 13.283% | $128.5309 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
Purchase #3 | $133.45 | 5.513% | $140.8071 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
Purchase #4 | $213.43 | 7.784% | $230.0434 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
Purchase #5 | $159.39 | 6.214% | $169.2945 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
Purchase #6 | $212.45 | 8.857% | $231.2667 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
Purchase #7 | $75.96 | 10.524% | $83.954 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.39 | $1,079.1382 | $1,079.13 | $1,079.15 | $1,079.10 |