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 | $87.62 | 3.533% | $90.7156 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
Purchase #2 | $197.75 | 7.652% | $212.8818 | $212.88 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
Purchase #3 | $121.50 | 7.215% | $130.2662 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
Purchase #4 | $245.93 | 5.291% | $258.9422 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
Purchase #5 | $106.40 | 12.299% | $119.4861 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
Purchase #6 | $221.29 | 6.274% | $235.1737 | $235.17 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
Purchase #7 | $193.71 | 8.769% | $210.6964 | $210.70 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,174.20 | $1,258.1620 | $1,258.17 | $1,258.15 | $1,258.20 |