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 | $74.54 | 10.517% | $82.3794 | $82.38 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
Purchase #2 | $185.65 | 8.682% | $201.7681 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
Purchase #3 | $215.41 | 11.819% | $240.8693 | $240.87 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
Purchase #4 | $45.64 | 9.214% | $49.8453 | $49.85 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
Purchase #5 | $176.25 | 7.365% | $189.2308 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
Purchase #6 | $163.63 | 7.480% | $175.8695 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
Purchase #7 | $142.61 | 5.792% | $150.87 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.73 | $1,090.8324 | $1,090.84 | $1,090.80 | $1,090.90 |