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 | $102.50 | 5.402% | $108.0371 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
Purchase #2 | $42.50 | 10.810% | $47.0943 | $47.09 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
Purchase #3 | $73.90 | 11.744% | $82.5788 | $82.58 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #4 | $27.53 | 11.117% | $30.5905 | $30.59 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
Purchase #5 | $90.52 | 5.602% | $95.5909 | $95.59 | $95.60 | $95.60 |
Purchase #6 | $29.69 | 4.591% | $31.0531 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
Purchase #7 | $236.45 | 3.830% | $245.506 | $245.51 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $603.09 | $640.4507 | $640.45 | $640.50 | $640.50 |