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 | $250.89 | 5.395% | $264.4255 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
Purchase #2 | $120.31 | 11.791% | $134.4958 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
Purchase #3 | $86.53 | 8.395% | $93.7942 | $93.79 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
Purchase #4 | $143.27 | 12.181% | $160.7217 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
Purchase #5 | $146.73 | 5.710% | $155.1083 | $155.11 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
Purchase #6 | $102.41 | 9.326% | $111.9608 | $111.96 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
Purchase #7 | $147.34 | 12.819% | $166.2275 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $997.48 | $1,086.7338 | $1,086.74 | $1,086.75 | $1,086.70 |