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 | $230.78 | 10.560% | $255.1504 | $255.15 | $255.15 | $255.20 |
Purchase #2 | $155.65 | 4.866% | $163.2239 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
Purchase #3 | $140.27 | 7.236% | $150.4199 | $150.42 | $150.40 | $150.40 |
Purchase #4 | $240.48 | 13.573% | $273.1204 | $273.12 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
Purchase #5 | $40.51 | 7.799% | $43.6694 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
Purchase #6 | $35.35 | 6.136% | $37.5191 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
Purchase #7 | $160.78 | 7.819% | $173.3514 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.82 | $1,096.4545 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.35 | $1,096.50 |