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 | $75.98 | 5.425% | $80.1019 | $80.10 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
Purchase #2 | $102.69 | 11.135% | $114.1245 | $114.12 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
Purchase #3 | $200.30 | 3.593% | $207.4968 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
Purchase #4 | $126.47 | 5.361% | $133.2501 | $133.25 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
Purchase #5 | $94.73 | 3.786% | $98.3165 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
Purchase #6 | $238.89 | 13.483% | $271.0995 | $271.10 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
Purchase #7 | $88.27 | 4.409% | $92.1618 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $927.33 | $996.5511 | $996.55 | $996.50 | $996.60 |