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 | $80.82 | 6.268% | $85.8858 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
Purchase #2 | $18.72 | 12.800% | $21.1162 | $21.12 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
Purchase #3 | $99.37 | 3.699% | $103.0457 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
Purchase #4 | $48.38 | 9.352% | $52.9045 | $52.90 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
Purchase #5 | $250.78 | 7.683% | $270.0474 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
Purchase #6 | $221.38 | 11.805% | $247.5139 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
Purchase #7 | $248.49 | 8.260% | $269.0153 | $269.02 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.94 | $1,049.5288 | $1,049.54 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.40 |