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 | $90.50 | 6.272% | $96.1762 | $96.18 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
Purchase #2 | $174.57 | 7.614% | $187.8618 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
Purchase #3 | $72.87 | 13.490% | $82.7002 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
Purchase #4 | $38.98 | 6.390% | $41.4708 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
Purchase #5 | $218.94 | 8.368% | $237.2609 | $237.26 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
Purchase #6 | $139.51 | 5.291% | $146.8915 | $146.89 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
Purchase #7 | $193.52 | 12.289% | $217.3017 | $217.30 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $928.89 | $1,009.6631 | $1,009.66 | $1,009.65 | $1,009.80 |