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 | $250.74 | 9.368% | $274.2293 | $274.23 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
Purchase #2 | $144.75 | 9.482% | $158.4752 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
Purchase #3 | $101.28 | 11.344% | $112.7692 | $112.77 | $112.75 | $112.80 |
Purchase #4 | $99.80 | 5.531% | $105.3199 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
Purchase #5 | $227.70 | 7.628% | $245.069 | $245.07 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
Purchase #6 | $33.89 | 13.757% | $38.5522 | $38.55 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
Purchase #7 | $75.66 | 13.738% | $86.0542 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $933.82 | $1,020.4690 | $1,020.47 | $1,020.45 | $1,020.60 |