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 | $210.48 | 9.452% | $230.3746 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
Purchase #2 | $228.52 | 9.597% | $250.4511 | $250.45 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
Purchase #3 | $116.45 | 13.212% | $131.8354 | $131.84 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
Purchase #4 | $106.95 | 6.674% | $114.0878 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
Purchase #5 | $202.68 | 6.841% | $216.5453 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
Purchase #6 | $82.73 | 11.105% | $91.9172 | $91.92 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
Purchase #7 | $6.80 | 10.412% | $7.508 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $954.61 | $1,042.7194 | $1,042.73 | $1,042.70 | $1,042.70 |