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 | $240.77 | 8.351% | $260.8767 | $260.88 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
Purchase #2 | $53.62 | 3.272% | $55.3744 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
Purchase #3 | $226.56 | 13.250% | $256.5792 | $256.58 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
Purchase #4 | $132.47 | 5.793% | $140.144 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
Purchase #5 | $55.70 | 13.822% | $63.3989 | $63.40 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
Purchase #6 | $133.66 | 4.196% | $139.2684 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
Purchase #7 | $165.25 | 9.860% | $181.5437 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,008.03 | $1,097.1853 | $1,097.18 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.20 |