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 | $250.43 | 5.575% | $264.3915 | $264.39 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
Purchase #2 | $249.48 | 5.430% | $263.0268 | $263.03 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
Purchase #3 | $190.90 | 10.144% | $210.2649 | $210.26 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
Purchase #4 | $40.70 | 13.561% | $46.2193 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
Purchase #5 | $141.98 | 6.473% | $151.1704 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
Purchase #6 | $72.36 | 5.607% | $76.4172 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
Purchase #7 | $85.29 | 3.131% | $87.9604 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.14 | $1,099.4505 | $1,099.45 | $1,099.40 | $1,099.50 |