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 | $79.85 | 6.512% | $85.0498 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
Purchase #2 | $243.65 | 11.633% | $271.9938 | $271.99 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
Purchase #3 | $137.43 | 5.323% | $144.7454 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
Purchase #4 | $236.54 | 4.203% | $246.4818 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
Purchase #5 | $117.77 | 12.171% | $132.1038 | $132.10 | $132.10 | $132.10 |
Purchase #6 | $141.67 | 3.719% | $146.9387 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
Purchase #7 | $61.33 | 7.321% | $65.82 | $65.82 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.24 | $1,093.1333 | $1,093.13 | $1,093.15 | $1,093.00 |