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 | $79.74 | 6.440% | $84.8753 | $84.88 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
Purchase #2 | $235.46 | 11.282% | $262.0246 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
Purchase #3 | $245.78 | 13.805% | $279.7099 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
Purchase #4 | $188.96 | 6.772% | $201.7564 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
Purchase #5 | $135.43 | 3.557% | $140.2472 | $140.25 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
Purchase #6 | $11.72 | 7.560% | $12.606 | $12.61 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
Purchase #7 | $160.42 | 8.637% | $174.2755 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,057.51 | $1,155.4949 | $1,155.51 | $1,155.50 | $1,155.50 |