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 | $94.83 | 5.645% | $100.1832 | $100.18 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
Purchase #2 | $134.57 | 7.409% | $144.5403 | $144.54 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
Purchase #3 | $5.47 | 8.590% | $5.9399 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
Purchase #4 | $151.60 | 5.737% | $160.2973 | $160.30 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
Purchase #5 | $240.84 | 7.507% | $258.9199 | $258.92 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
Purchase #6 | $188.70 | 6.609% | $201.1712 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
Purchase #7 | $210.73 | 8.306% | $228.2332 | $228.23 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,026.74 | $1,099.2850 | $1,099.28 | $1,099.30 | $1,099.20 |