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 | $239.79 | 10.150% | $264.1287 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
Purchase #2 | $102.36 | 9.764% | $112.3544 | $112.35 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
Purchase #3 | $18.54 | 9.486% | $20.2987 | $20.30 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
Purchase #4 | $32.99 | 7.426% | $35.4398 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
Purchase #5 | $74.71 | 6.661% | $79.6864 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
Purchase #6 | $150.78 | 12.727% | $169.9698 | $169.97 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
Purchase #7 | $205.89 | 4.729% | $215.6265 | $215.63 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $825.06 | $897.5043 | $897.51 | $897.55 | $897.50 |