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 | $77.41 | 5.234% | $81.4616 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
Purchase #2 | $135.90 | 5.788% | $143.7659 | $143.77 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
Purchase #3 | $99.64 | 9.407% | $109.0131 | $109.01 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
Purchase #4 | $233.31 | 6.145% | $247.6469 | $247.65 | $247.65 | $247.60 |
Purchase #5 | $166.66 | 9.692% | $182.8127 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #6 | $125.66 | 12.788% | $141.7294 | $141.73 | $141.75 | $141.70 |
Purchase #7 | $159.66 | 9.520% | $174.8596 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $998.24 | $1,081.2892 | $1,081.29 | $1,081.25 | $1,081.30 |