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 | $90.64 | 8.525% | $98.3671 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
Purchase #2 | $203.40 | 12.275% | $228.3674 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 9.853% | $159.924 | $159.92 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
Purchase #4 | $194.59 | 9.712% | $213.4886 | $213.49 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
Purchase #5 | $155.64 | 6.334% | $165.4982 | $165.50 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
Purchase #6 | $98.90 | 3.782% | $102.6404 | $102.64 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
Purchase #7 | $235.85 | 10.233% | $259.9845 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,124.60 | $1,228.2702 | $1,228.27 | $1,228.25 | $1,228.30 |