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 | $183.45 | 8.733% | $199.4707 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
Purchase #2 | $195.31 | 4.332% | $203.7708 | $203.77 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
Purchase #3 | $225.93 | 4.810% | $236.7972 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
Purchase #4 | $57.27 | 6.397% | $60.9336 | $60.93 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
Purchase #5 | $130.97 | 7.103% | $140.2728 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
Purchase #6 | $75.36 | 12.518% | $84.7936 | $84.79 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
Purchase #7 | $145.26 | 4.540% | $151.8548 | $151.85 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.55 | $1,077.8935 | $1,077.88 | $1,077.85 | $1,078.00 |