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 | $249.31 | 9.834% | $273.8271 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
Purchase #2 | $98.35 | 13.253% | $111.3843 | $111.38 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
Purchase #3 | $222.88 | 5.561% | $235.2744 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
Purchase #4 | $8.27 | 10.577% | $9.1447 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
Purchase #5 | $126.43 | 7.443% | $135.8402 | $135.84 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
Purchase #6 | $112.87 | 5.528% | $119.1095 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
Purchase #7 | $149.67 | 7.870% | $161.449 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.78 | $1,046.0292 | $1,046.02 | $1,046.05 | $1,045.90 |