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 | $74.79 | 8.517% | $81.1599 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
Purchase #2 | $168.38 | 10.143% | $185.4588 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
Purchase #3 | $87.90 | 5.862% | $93.0527 | $93.05 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
Purchase #4 | $214.99 | 12.752% | $242.4055 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
Purchase #5 | $147.57 | 10.351% | $162.845 | $162.85 | $162.85 | $162.80 |
Purchase #6 | $84.25 | 9.283% | $92.0709 | $92.07 | $92.05 | $92.10 |
Purchase #7 | $128.53 | 12.445% | $144.5256 | $144.53 | $144.55 | $144.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $906.41 | $1,001.5184 | $1,001.53 | $1,001.50 | $1,001.60 |