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 | $84.50 | 9.823% | $92.8004 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #2 | $73.72 | 7.199% | $79.0271 | $79.03 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
Purchase #3 | $222.44 | 10.424% | $245.6271 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
Purchase #4 | $244.94 | 12.755% | $276.1821 | $276.18 | $276.20 | $276.20 |
Purchase #5 | $99.98 | 8.740% | $108.7183 | $108.72 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
Purchase #6 | $150.41 | 13.223% | $170.2987 | $170.30 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
Purchase #7 | $73.48 | 3.293% | $75.8997 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $949.47 | $1,048.5534 | $1,048.56 | $1,048.60 | $1,048.50 |