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 | $228.86 | 9.450% | $250.4873 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.77 | 6.794% | $209.0706 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
Purchase #3 | $6.34 | 8.389% | $6.8719 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
Purchase #4 | $106.40 | 3.771% | $110.4123 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
Purchase #5 | $187.84 | 7.353% | $201.6519 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
Purchase #6 | $79.44 | 8.138% | $85.9048 | $85.90 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #7 | $205.65 | 10.466% | $227.1733 | $227.17 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,010.30 | $1,091.5721 | $1,091.56 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.70 |