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 | $77.51 | 11.392% | $86.3399 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
Purchase #2 | $165.91 | 6.837% | $177.2533 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
Purchase #3 | $76.67 | 10.517% | $84.7334 | $84.73 | $84.75 | $84.70 |
Purchase #4 | $172.41 | 5.353% | $181.6391 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
Purchase #5 | $121.54 | 6.833% | $129.8448 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
Purchase #6 | $141.68 | 10.432% | $156.4601 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
Purchase #7 | $223.49 | 8.233% | $241.8899 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $979.21 | $1,058.1605 | $1,058.15 | $1,058.20 | $1,058.10 |