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 | $95.50 | 5.625% | $100.8719 | $100.87 | $100.85 | $100.90 |
Purchase #2 | $203.89 | 6.595% | $217.3365 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
Purchase #3 | $111.72 | 13.719% | $127.0469 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
Purchase #4 | $129.85 | 6.580% | $138.3941 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
Purchase #5 | $244.79 | 13.112% | $276.8869 | $276.89 | $276.90 | $276.90 |
Purchase #6 | $165.66 | 8.647% | $179.9846 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
Purchase #7 | $220.51 | 8.779% | $239.8686 | $239.87 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,171.92 | $1,280.3895 | $1,280.39 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.40 |