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 | $235.65 | 11.430% | $262.5848 | $262.58 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
Purchase #2 | $107.47 | 3.340% | $111.0595 | $111.06 | $111.05 | $111.10 |
Purchase #3 | $36.91 | 5.247% | $38.8467 | $38.85 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
Purchase #4 | $200.25 | 8.729% | $217.7298 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
Purchase #5 | $159.78 | 7.205% | $171.2921 | $171.29 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
Purchase #6 | $110.80 | 5.874% | $117.3084 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
Purchase #7 | $248.59 | 5.482% | $262.2177 | $262.22 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,099.45 | $1,181.0390 | $1,181.04 | $1,181.05 | $1,181.00 |