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 | $79.99 | 3.253% | $82.5921 | $82.59 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #2 | $225.73 | 9.721% | $247.6732 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
Purchase #3 | $206.76 | 9.774% | $226.9687 | $226.97 | $226.95 | $227.00 |
Purchase #4 | $8.25 | 4.574% | $8.6274 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
Purchase #5 | $75.85 | 8.794% | $82.5202 | $82.52 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
Purchase #6 | $132.46 | 12.323% | $148.783 | $148.78 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
Purchase #7 | $160.61 | 12.824% | $181.2066 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $889.65 | $978.3712 | $978.37 | $978.35 | $978.40 |