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 | $247.89 | 3.445% | $256.4298 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
Purchase #2 | $169.58 | 6.547% | $180.6824 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
Purchase #3 | $153.38 | 13.175% | $173.5878 | $173.59 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
Purchase #4 | $198.80 | 7.501% | $213.712 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
Purchase #5 | $40.56 | 11.147% | $45.0812 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
Purchase #6 | $205.39 | 11.853% | $229.7349 | $229.73 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
Purchase #7 | $84.85 | 6.409% | $90.288 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,100.45 | $1,189.5161 | $1,189.51 | $1,189.60 | $1,189.50 |