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 | $85.85 | 7.709% | $92.4682 | $92.47 | $92.45 | $92.50 |
Purchase #2 | $171.47 | 3.397% | $177.2948 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
Purchase #3 | $141.36 | 12.288% | $158.7303 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
Purchase #4 | $202.25 | 10.621% | $223.731 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
Purchase #5 | $116.67 | 6.409% | $124.1474 | $124.15 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
Purchase #6 | $74.27 | 12.171% | $83.3094 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.67 | 13.394% | $182.1901 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $952.54 | $1,041.8712 | $1,041.87 | $1,041.90 | $1,041.80 |