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 | $79.35 | 7.685% | $85.448 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $36.92 | 7.787% | $39.795 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
Purchase #3 | $160.56 | 10.132% | $176.8279 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
Purchase #4 | $250.49 | 5.142% | $263.3702 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
Purchase #5 | $140.27 | 3.278% | $144.8681 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
Purchase #6 | $85.46 | 12.568% | $96.2006 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
Purchase #7 | $242.30 | 10.140% | $266.8692 | $266.87 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $995.35 | $1,073.3790 | $1,073.39 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.40 |