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 | $65.86 | 6.410% | $70.0816 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
Purchase #2 | $225.84 | 6.868% | $241.3507 | $241.35 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
Purchase #3 | $220.66 | 8.420% | $239.2396 | $239.24 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
Purchase #4 | $234.57 | 11.420% | $261.3579 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
Purchase #5 | $164.48 | 5.818% | $174.0494 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
Purchase #6 | $94.67 | 4.542% | $98.9699 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
Purchase #7 | $244.85 | 7.460% | $263.1158 | $263.12 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,250.93 | $1,348.1649 | $1,348.17 | $1,348.15 | $1,348.20 |