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 | $82.76 | 3.524% | $85.6765 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
Purchase #2 | $169.80 | 9.197% | $185.4165 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
Purchase #3 | $175.80 | 8.640% | $190.9891 | $190.99 | $191.00 | $191.00 |
Purchase #4 | $66.79 | 8.458% | $72.4391 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
Purchase #5 | $158.76 | 5.802% | $167.9713 | $167.97 | $167.95 | $168.00 |
Purchase #6 | $193.98 | 12.649% | $218.5165 | $218.52 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
Purchase #7 | $199.50 | 8.804% | $217.064 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,047.39 | $1,138.0730 | $1,138.08 | $1,138.05 | $1,138.10 |