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 | $80.98 | 5.851% | $85.7181 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #2 | $245.45 | 12.777% | $276.8111 | $276.81 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
Purchase #3 | $243.38 | 8.126% | $263.1571 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
Purchase #4 | $8.81 | 8.715% | $9.5778 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
Purchase #5 | $243.47 | 5.335% | $256.4591 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
Purchase #6 | $115.64 | 13.473% | $131.2202 | $131.22 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
Purchase #7 | $17.35 | 3.530% | $17.9625 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $955.08 | $1,040.9059 | $1,040.91 | $1,040.85 | $1,041.00 |