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 | $79.42 | 11.430% | $88.4977 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $149.42 | 3.646% | $154.8679 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
Purchase #3 | $208.72 | 9.507% | $228.563 | $228.56 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
Purchase #4 | $165.57 | 12.166% | $185.7132 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
Purchase #5 | $150.45 | 5.308% | $158.4359 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
Purchase #6 | $164.92 | 8.276% | $178.5688 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
Purchase #7 | $42.59 | 5.546% | $44.952 | $44.95 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.09 | $1,039.5985 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.70 |