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 | $233.35 | 9.867% | $256.3746 | $256.37 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
Purchase #2 | $118.54 | 6.550% | $126.3044 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
Purchase #3 | $143.57 | 10.299% | $158.3563 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
Purchase #4 | $194.57 | 5.696% | $205.6527 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
Purchase #5 | $132.95 | 6.716% | $141.8789 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
Purchase #6 | $82.97 | 3.552% | $85.9171 | $85.92 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #7 | $38.25 | 12.208% | $42.9196 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $944.20 | $1,017.4036 | $1,017.40 | $1,017.35 | $1,017.50 |