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 | $75.38 | 10.693% | $83.4404 | $83.44 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
Purchase #2 | $119.91 | 6.440% | $127.6322 | $127.63 | $127.65 | $127.60 |
Purchase #3 | $75.70 | 3.311% | $78.2064 | $78.21 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
Purchase #4 | $85.36 | 8.644% | $92.7385 | $92.74 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
Purchase #5 | $235.36 | 6.574% | $250.8326 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
Purchase #6 | $181.63 | 10.834% | $201.3078 | $201.31 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
Purchase #7 | $173.97 | 12.518% | $195.7476 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $947.31 | $1,029.9055 | $1,029.91 | $1,029.95 | $1,029.70 |