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 | $79.25 | 6.495% | $84.3973 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
Purchase #2 | $78.41 | 8.515% | $85.0866 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
Purchase #3 | $105.99 | 10.240% | $116.8434 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 13.317% | $163.6071 | $163.61 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
Purchase #5 | $146.34 | 3.864% | $151.9946 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
Purchase #6 | $217.64 | 6.471% | $231.7235 | $231.72 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
Purchase #7 | $189.72 | 8.500% | $205.8462 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.73 | $1,039.4987 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.40 |