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 | $93.77 | 4.825% | $98.2944 | $98.29 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #2 | $130.78 | 13.469% | $148.3948 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
Purchase #3 | $94.50 | 12.709% | $106.51 | $106.51 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
Purchase #4 | $218.43 | 10.190% | $240.688 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
Purchase #5 | $156.78 | 9.768% | $172.0943 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
Purchase #6 | $218.98 | 6.706% | $233.6648 | $233.66 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
Purchase #7 | $78.46 | 12.842% | $88.5358 | $88.54 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $991.70 | $1,088.1821 | $1,088.17 | $1,088.20 | $1,088.20 |