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 | $78.54 | 8.843% | $85.4853 | $85.49 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
Purchase #2 | $93.55 | 12.623% | $105.3588 | $105.36 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
Purchase #3 | $161.34 | 11.484% | $179.8683 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
Purchase #4 | $78.38 | 3.263% | $80.9375 | $80.94 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
Purchase #5 | $149.39 | 5.536% | $157.6602 | $157.66 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
Purchase #6 | $131.89 | 13.293% | $149.4221 | $149.42 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
Purchase #7 | $207.86 | 5.557% | $219.4108 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $900.95 | $978.1430 | $978.15 | $978.10 | $978.20 |