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 | $236.71 | 10.460% | $261.4699 | $261.47 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
Purchase #2 | $198.90 | 10.602% | $219.9874 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
Purchase #3 | $94.94 | 8.277% | $102.7982 | $102.80 | $102.80 | $102.80 |
Purchase #4 | $158.68 | 9.322% | $173.4721 | $173.47 | $173.45 | $173.50 |
Purchase #5 | $9.56 | 10.581% | $10.5715 | $10.57 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
Purchase #6 | $240.59 | 11.151% | $267.4182 | $267.42 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
Purchase #7 | $9.50 | 7.128% | $10.1772 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.88 | $1,045.8945 | $1,045.90 | $1,045.85 | $1,046.00 |