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 | $74.50 | 10.581% | $82.3828 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #2 | $75.52 | 8.397% | $81.8614 | $81.86 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
Purchase #3 | $221.96 | 13.198% | $251.2543 | $251.25 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
Purchase #4 | $241.83 | 3.838% | $251.1114 | $251.11 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
Purchase #5 | $104.53 | 5.413% | $110.1882 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
Purchase #6 | $231.25 | 11.735% | $258.3872 | $258.39 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
Purchase #7 | $95.65 | 3.566% | $99.0609 | $99.06 | $99.05 | $99.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,045.24 | $1,134.2462 | $1,134.24 | $1,134.25 | $1,134.40 |