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 | $244.51 | 8.612% | $265.5672 | $265.57 | $265.55 | $265.60 |
Purchase #2 | $243.92 | 10.380% | $269.2389 | $269.24 | $269.25 | $269.20 |
Purchase #3 | $98.65 | 10.832% | $109.3358 | $109.34 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
Purchase #4 | $90.85 | 9.320% | $99.3172 | $99.32 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
Purchase #5 | $14.97 | 6.625% | $15.9618 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
Purchase #6 | $141.76 | 13.480% | $160.8692 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
Purchase #7 | $208.79 | 13.356% | $236.676 | $236.68 | $236.70 | $236.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,043.45 | $1,156.9661 | $1,156.98 | $1,156.95 | $1,157.00 |