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 | $238.97 | 8.465% | $259.1988 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
Purchase #2 | $86.54 | 6.688% | $92.3278 | $92.33 | $92.35 | $92.30 |
Purchase #3 | $198.60 | 5.665% | $209.8507 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
Purchase #4 | $125.41 | 7.855% | $135.261 | $135.26 | $135.25 | $135.30 |
Purchase #5 | $104.97 | 13.756% | $119.4097 | $119.41 | $119.40 | $119.40 |
Purchase #6 | $87.81 | 11.117% | $97.5718 | $97.57 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
Purchase #7 | $161.77 | 11.123% | $179.7637 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,004.07 | $1,093.3835 | $1,093.38 | $1,093.35 | $1,093.50 |