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 | $71.95 | 10.422% | $79.4486 | $79.45 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
Purchase #2 | $151.93 | 6.306% | $161.5107 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
Purchase #3 | $80.54 | 11.740% | $89.9954 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 3.693% | $28.4845 | $28.48 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
Purchase #5 | $235.47 | 8.345% | $255.12 | $255.12 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
Purchase #6 | $149.82 | 8.215% | $162.1277 | $162.13 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
Purchase #7 | $240.49 | 9.267% | $262.7762 | $262.78 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $957.67 | $1,039.4631 | $1,039.47 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.40 |