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 | $170.36 | 5.200% | $179.2187 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
Purchase #2 | $37.84 | 6.580% | $40.3299 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
Purchase #3 | $88.68 | 13.441% | $100.5995 | $100.60 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
Purchase #4 | $250.96 | 3.411% | $259.5202 | $259.52 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
Purchase #5 | $85.61 | 8.375% | $92.7798 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #6 | $81.44 | 7.389% | $87.4576 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #7 | $240.38 | 5.651% | $253.9639 | $253.96 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.27 | $1,013.8696 | $1,013.87 | $1,013.85 | $1,013.90 |