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 | $9.90 | 5.456% | $10.4401 | $10.44 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
Purchase #2 | $87.49 | 13.787% | $99.5522 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
Purchase #3 | $207.57 | 12.786% | $234.1099 | $234.11 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
Purchase #4 | $207.54 | 4.806% | $217.5144 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
Purchase #5 | $171.85 | 7.800% | $185.2543 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
Purchase #6 | $163.75 | 11.612% | $182.7647 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
Purchase #7 | $144.40 | 10.762% | $159.9403 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $992.50 | $1,089.5759 | $1,089.56 | $1,089.55 | $1,089.60 |