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 | $238.56 | 12.365% | $268.0579 | $268.06 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
Purchase #2 | $236.53 | 12.873% | $266.9785 | $266.98 | $267.00 | $267.00 |
Purchase #3 | $92.61 | 8.251% | $100.2513 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
Purchase #4 | $78.99 | 7.821% | $85.1678 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #5 | $42.61 | 3.861% | $44.2552 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
Purchase #6 | $45.75 | 12.189% | $51.3265 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
Purchase #7 | $73.30 | 11.112% | $81.4451 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $808.35 | $897.4823 | $897.50 | $897.50 | $897.60 |