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 | $225.88 | 13.373% | $256.0869 | $256.09 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
Purchase #2 | $141.54 | 10.566% | $156.4951 | $156.50 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
Purchase #3 | $151.95 | 4.414% | $158.6571 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
Purchase #4 | $220.90 | 9.264% | $241.3642 | $241.36 | $241.35 | $241.40 |
Purchase #5 | $47.38 | 11.569% | $52.8614 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
Purchase #6 | $171.81 | 4.222% | $179.0638 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
Purchase #7 | $44.47 | 6.442% | $47.3348 | $47.33 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.93 | $1,091.8633 | $1,091.86 | $1,091.85 | $1,092.00 |