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 | $80.90 | 3.824% | $83.9936 | $83.99 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
Purchase #2 | $238.89 | 11.612% | $266.6299 | $266.63 | $266.65 | $266.60 |
Purchase #3 | $178.28 | 3.620% | $184.7337 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
Purchase #4 | $160.90 | 7.249% | $172.5636 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
Purchase #5 | $89.56 | 10.356% | $98.8348 | $98.83 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
Purchase #6 | $35.59 | 3.311% | $36.7684 | $36.77 | $36.75 | $36.80 |
Purchase #7 | $219.63 | 12.120% | $246.2492 | $246.25 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.75 | $1,089.7732 | $1,089.76 | $1,089.80 | $1,089.70 |