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 | $79.99 | 10.575% | $88.4489 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
Purchase #2 | $236.29 | 4.753% | $247.5209 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #3 | $133.48 | 8.744% | $145.1515 | $145.15 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
Purchase #4 | $191.81 | 4.378% | $200.2074 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
Purchase #5 | $44.74 | 12.873% | $50.4994 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
Purchase #6 | $185.74 | 7.643% | $199.9361 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
Purchase #7 | $151.81 | 10.870% | $168.3117 | $168.31 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,023.86 | $1,100.0759 | $1,100.08 | $1,100.05 | $1,100.00 |