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 | $75.45 | 5.365% | $79.4979 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
Purchase #2 | $180.82 | 5.325% | $190.4487 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
Purchase #3 | $204.57 | 10.784% | $226.6308 | $226.63 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.35 | 6.422% | $164.2624 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
Purchase #5 | $111.81 | 3.495% | $115.7178 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
Purchase #6 | $171.69 | 11.216% | $190.9468 | $190.95 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
Purchase #7 | $52.79 | 12.791% | $59.5424 | $59.54 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $951.48 | $1,027.0468 | $1,027.05 | $1,027.05 | $1,026.90 |