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 | $87.70 | 6.586% | $93.4759 | $93.48 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
Purchase #2 | $176.49 | 3.565% | $182.7819 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
Purchase #3 | $126.95 | 9.712% | $139.2794 | $139.28 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
Purchase #4 | $140.46 | 11.165% | $156.1424 | $156.14 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
Purchase #5 | $132.84 | 6.154% | $141.015 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
Purchase #6 | $239.39 | 8.295% | $259.2474 | $259.25 | $259.25 | $259.20 |
Purchase #7 | $97.29 | 9.470% | $106.5034 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,001.12 | $1,078.4454 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.40 |