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 | $87.45 | 10.275% | $96.4355 | $96.44 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 9.294% | $180.8269 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
Purchase #3 | $207.86 | 6.358% | $221.0757 | $221.08 | $221.10 | $221.10 |
Purchase #4 | $190.79 | 6.121% | $202.4683 | $202.47 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
Purchase #5 | $213.43 | 12.512% | $240.1344 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
Purchase #6 | $213.80 | 5.691% | $225.9674 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
Purchase #7 | $106.37 | 12.820% | $120.0066 | $120.01 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,185.15 | $1,286.9148 | $1,286.93 | $1,286.95 | $1,286.90 |