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 | $82.33 | 4.825% | $86.3024 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
Purchase #2 | $161.41 | 4.810% | $169.1738 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
Purchase #3 | $249.32 | 12.375% | $280.1734 | $280.17 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
Purchase #4 | $31.30 | 3.200% | $32.3016 | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
Purchase #5 | $62.92 | 5.581% | $66.4316 | $66.43 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
Purchase #6 | $218.67 | 5.257% | $230.1655 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.32 | 8.287% | $260.2353 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,046.27 | $1,124.7836 | $1,124.78 | $1,124.75 | $1,124.80 |