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 | $78.69 | 6.560% | $83.8521 | $83.85 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
Purchase #2 | $171.80 | 3.246% | $177.3766 | $177.38 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
Purchase #3 | $68.92 | 6.770% | $73.5859 | $73.59 | $73.60 | $73.60 |
Purchase #4 | $127.38 | 9.472% | $139.4454 | $139.45 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
Purchase #5 | $216.75 | 3.161% | $223.6015 | $223.60 | $223.60 | $223.60 |
Purchase #6 | $101.87 | 9.302% | $111.3459 | $111.35 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
Purchase #7 | $217.63 | 7.195% | $233.2885 | $233.29 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.04 | $1,042.4959 | $1,042.51 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.50 |