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 | $223.50 | 7.412% | $240.0658 | $240.07 | $240.05 | $240.10 |
Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 10.157% | $182.2548 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
Purchase #3 | $144.54 | 9.495% | $158.2641 | $158.26 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
Purchase #4 | $101.34 | 6.864% | $108.296 | $108.30 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
Purchase #5 | $80.63 | 5.754% | $85.2695 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
Purchase #6 | $130.74 | 7.143% | $140.0788 | $140.08 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
Purchase #7 | $210.31 | 13.132% | $237.9279 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,056.51 | $1,152.1569 | $1,152.16 | $1,152.15 | $1,152.30 |