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 | $75.53 | 10.533% | $83.4856 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $159.73 | 8.152% | $172.7512 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
Purchase #3 | $81.81 | 10.117% | $90.0867 | $90.09 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #4 | $182.95 | 9.588% | $200.4912 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
Purchase #5 | $162.36 | 13.719% | $184.6342 | $184.63 | $184.65 | $184.60 |
Purchase #6 | $98.80 | 10.582% | $109.255 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
Purchase #7 | $200.56 | 7.810% | $216.2237 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.74 | $1,056.9276 | $1,056.93 | $1,056.95 | $1,057.00 |