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 | $79.65 | 7.185% | $85.3729 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $135.62 | 8.720% | $147.4461 | $147.45 | $147.45 | $147.40 |
Purchase #3 | $148.84 | 11.103% | $165.3657 | $165.37 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
Purchase #4 | $61.91 | 13.506% | $70.2716 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
Purchase #5 | $209.65 | 8.576% | $227.6296 | $227.63 | $227.65 | $227.60 |
Purchase #6 | $175.40 | 9.843% | $192.6646 | $192.66 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
Purchase #7 | $124.59 | 4.349% | $130.0084 | $130.01 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $935.66 | $1,018.7589 | $1,018.76 | $1,018.70 | $1,018.80 |