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 | $185.99 | 5.619% | $196.4408 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
Purchase #2 | $113.73 | 6.468% | $121.0861 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
Purchase #3 | $205.43 | 6.217% | $218.2016 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
Purchase #4 | $80.53 | 5.746% | $85.1573 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #5 | $25.25 | 13.867% | $28.7514 | $28.75 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
Purchase #6 | $240.50 | 11.731% | $268.7131 | $268.71 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
Purchase #7 | $82.80 | 13.305% | $93.8165 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.23 | $1,012.1668 | $1,012.17 | $1,012.15 | $1,012.20 |