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 | $74.91 | 13.844% | $85.2805 | $85.28 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #2 | $181.55 | 4.340% | $189.4293 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
Purchase #3 | $123.84 | 5.703% | $130.9026 | $130.90 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
Purchase #4 | $6.74 | 10.321% | $7.4356 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
Purchase #5 | $230.31 | 3.702% | $238.8361 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $172.91 | 9.796% | $189.8483 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.80 |
Purchase #7 | $243.37 | 7.371% | $261.3088 | $261.31 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,033.63 | $1,103.0412 | $1,103.05 | $1,103.10 | $1,102.90 |