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 | $235.77 | 5.375% | $248.4426 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
Purchase #2 | $78.42 | 4.376% | $81.8517 | $81.85 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
Purchase #3 | $123.55 | 11.842% | $138.1808 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
Purchase #4 | $210.71 | 8.323% | $228.2474 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
Purchase #5 | $94.91 | 11.530% | $105.8531 | $105.85 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
Purchase #6 | $250.41 | 6.162% | $265.8403 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
Purchase #7 | $30.69 | 5.797% | $32.4691 | $32.47 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,024.46 | $1,100.8850 | $1,100.88 | $1,100.90 | $1,100.90 |