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 | $82.76 | 3.170% | $85.3835 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $90.26 | 13.188% | $102.1635 | $102.16 | $102.15 | $102.20 |
Purchase #3 | $45.68 | 10.747% | $50.5892 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
Purchase #4 | $240.73 | 3.325% | $248.7343 | $248.73 | $248.75 | $248.70 |
Purchase #5 | $206.94 | 9.562% | $226.7276 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
Purchase #6 | $128.30 | 11.793% | $143.4304 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
Purchase #7 | $240.41 | 5.679% | $254.0629 | $254.06 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,035.08 | $1,111.0914 | $1,111.08 | $1,111.15 | $1,111.10 |