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 | $81.36 | 5.532% | $85.8608 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
Purchase #2 | $168.42 | 11.855% | $188.3862 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
Purchase #3 | $172.87 | 13.548% | $196.2904 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
Purchase #4 | $49.40 | 11.371% | $55.0173 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
Purchase #5 | $177.74 | 7.160% | $190.4662 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
Purchase #6 | $242.44 | 8.814% | $263.8087 | $263.81 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
Purchase #7 | $59.38 | 3.459% | $61.434 | $61.43 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.61 | $1,041.2636 | $1,041.27 | $1,041.25 | $1,041.30 |