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 | $77.29 | 7.338% | $82.9615 | $82.96 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
Purchase #2 | $215.27 | 12.633% | $242.4651 | $242.47 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
Purchase #3 | $166.86 | 5.800% | $176.5379 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
Purchase #4 | $20.33 | 5.448% | $21.4376 | $21.44 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
Purchase #5 | $237.92 | 13.560% | $270.182 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
Purchase #6 | $45.95 | 3.293% | $47.4631 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
Purchase #7 | $249.28 | 6.658% | $265.8771 | $265.88 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,012.90 | $1,106.9243 | $1,106.93 | $1,106.95 | $1,107.00 |