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 | $80.42 | 7.465% | $86.4234 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #2 | $16.60 | 5.257% | $17.4727 | $17.47 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
Purchase #3 | $30.57 | 9.864% | $33.5854 | $33.59 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
Purchase #4 | $221.52 | 9.617% | $242.8236 | $242.82 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
Purchase #5 | $249.66 | 12.216% | $280.1585 | $280.16 | $280.15 | $280.20 |
Purchase #6 | $153.38 | 7.725% | $165.2286 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
Purchase #7 | $187.43 | 6.849% | $200.2671 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.58 | $1,025.9593 | $1,025.96 | $1,025.90 | $1,026.00 |