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 | $249.50 | 10.578% | $275.8921 | $275.89 | $275.90 | $275.90 |
Purchase #2 | $5.67 | 13.659% | $6.4445 | $6.44 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
Purchase #3 | $188.77 | 13.439% | $214.1388 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
Purchase #4 | $100.51 | 3.285% | $103.8118 | $103.81 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
Purchase #5 | $174.52 | 6.446% | $185.7696 | $185.77 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
Purchase #6 | $237.62 | 8.134% | $256.948 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
Purchase #7 | $83.90 | 7.570% | $90.2512 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.49 | $1,133.2560 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.25 | $1,133.20 |