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 | $124.83 | 11.600% | $139.3103 | $139.31 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #2 | $121.26 | 10.276% | $133.7207 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
Purchase #3 | $95.74 | 4.224% | $99.7841 | $99.78 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
Purchase #4 | $77.97 | 9.395% | $85.2953 | $85.30 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #5 | $209.83 | 3.126% | $216.3893 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
Purchase #6 | $157.70 | 5.689% | $166.6716 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
Purchase #7 | $230.31 | 4.385% | $240.4091 | $240.41 | $240.40 | $240.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,017.64 | $1,081.5804 | $1,081.58 | $1,081.55 | $1,081.60 |