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 | $240.91 | 9.237% | $263.1629 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
Purchase #2 | $84.50 | 7.290% | $90.6601 | $90.66 | $90.65 | $90.70 |
Purchase #3 | $245.50 | 6.537% | $261.5483 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
Purchase #4 | $215.54 | 12.215% | $241.8682 | $241.87 | $241.85 | $241.90 |
Purchase #5 | $123.42 | 6.218% | $131.0943 | $131.09 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
Purchase #6 | $67.66 | 5.429% | $71.3333 | $71.33 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
Purchase #7 | $34.87 | 4.514% | $36.444 | $36.44 | $36.45 | $36.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.40 | $1,096.1111 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.10 | $1,096.10 |