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 | $78.90 | 3.695% | $81.8154 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
Purchase #2 | $129.98 | 8.693% | $141.2792 | $141.28 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
Purchase #3 | $187.47 | 10.130% | $206.4607 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
Purchase #4 | $82.75 | 10.359% | $91.3221 | $91.32 | $91.30 | $91.30 |
Purchase #5 | $146.75 | 7.833% | $158.2449 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
Purchase #6 | $178.68 | 6.287% | $189.9136 | $189.91 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
Purchase #7 | $245.76 | 7.203% | $263.4621 | $263.46 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,050.29 | $1,132.4980 | $1,132.49 | $1,132.45 | $1,132.50 |