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 | $71.96 | 9.625% | $78.8862 | $78.89 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
Purchase #2 | $227.90 | 9.687% | $249.9767 | $249.98 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
Purchase #3 | $207.25 | 12.291% | $232.7231 | $232.72 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
Purchase #4 | $220.69 | 8.402% | $239.2324 | $239.23 | $239.25 | $239.20 |
Purchase #5 | $37.40 | 9.338% | $40.8924 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
Purchase #6 | $105.50 | 4.530% | $110.2792 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
Purchase #7 | $174.43 | 3.111% | $179.8565 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.13 | $1,131.8465 | $1,131.85 | $1,131.90 | $1,131.90 |