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 | $65.82 | 5.416% | $69.3848 | $69.38 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
Purchase #2 | $155.84 | 3.851% | $161.8414 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
Purchase #3 | $181.76 | 10.565% | $200.9629 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
Purchase #4 | $235.57 | 11.162% | $261.8643 | $261.86 | $261.85 | $261.90 |
Purchase #5 | $195.83 | 8.316% | $212.1152 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
Purchase #6 | $85.97 | 8.275% | $93.084 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
Purchase #7 | $140.47 | 13.685% | $159.6933 | $159.69 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,061.26 | $1,158.9459 | $1,158.93 | $1,158.95 | $1,159.00 |