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 | $80.81 | 3.800% | $83.8808 | $83.88 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
Purchase #2 | $228.58 | 4.222% | $238.2306 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
Purchase #3 | $105.70 | 13.297% | $119.7549 | $119.75 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
Purchase #4 | $118.99 | 11.407% | $132.5632 | $132.56 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
Purchase #5 | $191.43 | 5.229% | $201.4399 | $201.44 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
Purchase #6 | $227.77 | 8.469% | $247.0598 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
Purchase #7 | $60.44 | 13.425% | $68.5541 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,013.72 | $1,091.4833 | $1,091.47 | $1,091.50 | $1,091.60 |