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 | $84.95 | 5.873% | $89.9391 | $89.94 | $89.95 | $89.90 |
Purchase #2 | $162.60 | 13.810% | $185.0551 | $185.06 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
Purchase #3 | $155.91 | 12.220% | $174.9622 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
Purchase #4 | $174.72 | 3.329% | $180.5364 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
Purchase #5 | $229.31 | 11.413% | $255.4812 | $255.48 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
Purchase #6 | $163.31 | 4.252% | $170.2539 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
Purchase #7 | $213.25 | 4.306% | $222.4325 | $222.43 | $222.45 | $222.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,184.05 | $1,278.6604 | $1,278.66 | $1,278.70 | $1,278.70 |