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 | $85.50 | 5.740% | $90.4077 | $90.41 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
Purchase #2 | $174.73 | 9.696% | $191.6718 | $191.67 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
Purchase #3 | $63.33 | 8.282% | $68.575 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
Purchase #4 | $233.58 | 11.175% | $259.6826 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
Purchase #5 | $63.43 | 5.436% | $66.8781 | $66.88 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
Purchase #6 | $93.90 | 7.338% | $100.7904 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
Purchase #7 | $215.88 | 4.439% | $225.4629 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $930.35 | $1,003.4685 | $1,003.47 | $1,003.50 | $1,003.60 |