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 | $111.63 | 7.750% | $120.2813 | $120.28 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
Purchase #2 | $91.78 | 8.192% | $99.2986 | $99.30 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
Purchase #3 | $217.35 | 10.393% | $239.9392 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
Purchase #4 | $223.82 | 7.275% | $240.1029 | $240.10 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
Purchase #5 | $137.49 | 9.239% | $150.1927 | $150.19 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
Purchase #6 | $78.53 | 4.795% | $82.2955 | $82.30 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
Purchase #7 | $73.51 | 13.128% | $83.1604 | $83.16 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $934.11 | $1,015.2706 | $1,015.27 | $1,015.30 | $1,015.30 |