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 | $77.99 | 5.595% | $82.3535 | $82.35 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
Purchase #2 | $211.55 | 8.649% | $229.847 | $229.85 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
Purchase #3 | $195.31 | 10.224% | $215.2785 | $215.28 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
Purchase #4 | $165.62 | 13.259% | $187.5796 | $187.58 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
Purchase #5 | $130.62 | 10.782% | $144.7034 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
Purchase #6 | $169.91 | 5.555% | $179.3485 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
Purchase #7 | $89.68 | 12.432% | $100.829 | $100.83 | $100.85 | $100.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,040.68 | $1,139.9395 | $1,139.94 | $1,140.00 | $1,139.90 |