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 | $79.92 | 3.565% | $82.7691 | $82.77 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
Purchase #2 | $125.25 | 5.126% | $131.6703 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
Purchase #3 | $159.51 | 12.161% | $178.908 | $178.91 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
Purchase #4 | $120.43 | 9.437% | $131.795 | $131.80 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
Purchase #5 | $192.72 | 4.534% | $201.4579 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
Purchase #6 | $238.76 | 6.431% | $254.1147 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
Purchase #7 | $58.75 | 11.411% | $65.454 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.34 | $1,046.1690 | $1,046.17 | $1,046.10 | $1,046.30 |