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 | $79.98 | 4.772% | $83.7966 | $83.80 | $83.80 | $83.80 |
Purchase #2 | $101.75 | 5.427% | $107.272 | $107.27 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
Purchase #3 | $91.87 | 4.319% | $95.8379 | $95.84 | $95.85 | $95.80 |
Purchase #4 | $50.25 | 13.150% | $56.8579 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
Purchase #5 | $203.85 | 8.585% | $221.3505 | $221.35 | $221.35 | $221.40 |
Purchase #6 | $215.25 | 3.193% | $222.1229 | $222.12 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
Purchase #7 | $196.55 | 12.850% | $221.8067 | $221.81 | $221.80 | $221.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $939.50 | $1,009.0445 | $1,009.05 | $1,009.00 | $1,009.10 |