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 | $78.68 | 9.796% | $86.3875 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
Purchase #2 | $110.57 | 11.475% | $123.2579 | $123.26 | $123.25 | $123.30 |
Purchase #3 | $230.75 | 3.270% | $238.2955 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
Purchase #4 | $132.95 | 12.574% | $149.6671 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
Purchase #5 | $70.54 | 11.404% | $78.5844 | $78.58 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
Purchase #6 | $148.91 | 6.754% | $158.9674 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
Purchase #7 | $221.90 | 8.493% | $240.746 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.30 | $1,075.9058 | $1,075.92 | $1,075.90 | $1,076.00 |