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 | $85.79 | 5.535% | $90.5385 | $90.54 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $50.29 | 5.874% | $53.244 | $53.24 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
Purchase #3 | $160.28 | 8.540% | $173.9679 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #4 | $176.54 | 7.431% | $189.6587 | $189.66 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
Purchase #5 | $180.28 | 3.590% | $186.7521 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
Purchase #6 | $223.89 | 8.280% | $242.4281 | $242.43 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
Purchase #7 | $213.97 | 4.327% | $223.2285 | $223.23 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,091.04 | $1,159.8178 | $1,159.82 | $1,159.85 | $1,159.80 |