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 | $250.83 | 3.724% | $260.1709 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
Purchase #2 | $154.41 | 3.156% | $159.2832 | $159.28 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
Purchase #3 | $239.45 | 10.283% | $264.0726 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
Purchase #4 | $224.56 | 7.102% | $240.5083 | $240.51 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
Purchase #5 | $34.31 | 6.747% | $36.6249 | $36.62 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
Purchase #6 | $91.81 | 3.359% | $94.8939 | $94.89 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
Purchase #7 | $40.67 | 5.508% | $42.9101 | $42.91 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,036.04 | $1,098.4639 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.40 | $1,098.50 |