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 | $126.36 | 3.309% | $130.5413 | $130.54 | $130.55 | $130.50 |
Purchase #2 | $161.68 | 10.138% | $178.0711 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
Purchase #3 | $123.39 | 7.647% | $132.8256 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
Purchase #4 | $90.67 | 9.469% | $99.2555 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
Purchase #5 | $111.93 | 6.797% | $119.5379 | $119.54 | $119.55 | $119.50 |
Purchase #6 | $144.55 | 10.820% | $160.1903 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
Purchase #7 | $243.57 | 9.515% | $266.7457 | $266.75 | $266.75 | $266.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.15 | $1,087.1674 | $1,087.18 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.10 |