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 | $80.64 | 3.169% | $83.1955 | $83.20 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
Purchase #2 | $219.29 | 13.281% | $248.4139 | $248.41 | $248.40 | $248.40 |
Purchase #3 | $160.61 | 8.729% | $174.6296 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
Purchase #4 | $41.88 | 3.477% | $43.3362 | $43.34 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
Purchase #5 | $158.38 | 7.254% | $169.8689 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
Purchase #6 | $83.44 | 4.580% | $87.2616 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
Purchase #7 | $249.91 | 9.581% | $273.8539 | $273.85 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.15 | $1,080.5596 | $1,080.56 | $1,080.55 | $1,080.60 |