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 | $78.92 | 5.815% | $83.5092 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $140.50 | 6.790% | $150.04 | $150.04 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
Purchase #3 | $170.89 | 8.427% | $185.2909 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
Purchase #4 | $85.52 | 9.431% | $93.5854 | $93.59 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
Purchase #5 | $93.66 | 12.401% | $105.2748 | $105.27 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
Purchase #6 | $240.82 | 10.153% | $265.2705 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
Purchase #7 | $152.80 | 7.659% | $164.503 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $963.11 | $1,047.4738 | $1,047.47 | $1,047.45 | $1,047.50 |