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 | $79.66 | 5.391% | $83.9545 | $83.95 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
Purchase #2 | $197.39 | 4.609% | $206.4877 | $206.49 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
Purchase #3 | $245.70 | 12.669% | $276.8277 | $276.83 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
Purchase #4 | $20.86 | 13.173% | $23.6079 | $23.61 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
Purchase #5 | $212.48 | 12.410% | $238.8488 | $238.85 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
Purchase #6 | $38.40 | 5.562% | $40.5358 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
Purchase #7 | $148.70 | 8.476% | $161.3038 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $943.19 | $1,031.5662 | $1,031.57 | $1,031.60 | $1,031.50 |