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 | $239.75 | 6.692% | $255.7941 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
Purchase #2 | $85.54 | 4.519% | $89.4056 | $89.41 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
Purchase #3 | $89.38 | 7.506% | $96.0889 | $96.09 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
Purchase #4 | $130.48 | 9.422% | $142.7738 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
Purchase #5 | $170.96 | 5.130% | $179.7302 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
Purchase #6 | $58.53 | 11.828% | $65.4529 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
Purchase #7 | $200.86 | 8.364% | $217.6599 | $217.66 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.50 | $1,046.9054 | $1,046.90 | $1,046.90 | $1,047.00 |