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 | $80.43 | 6.225% | $85.4368 | $85.44 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
Purchase #2 | $215.31 | 10.748% | $238.4515 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
Purchase #3 | $76.66 | 12.756% | $86.4387 | $86.44 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
Purchase #4 | $185.97 | 5.792% | $196.7414 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
Purchase #5 | $74.68 | 9.386% | $81.6895 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
Purchase #6 | $209.25 | 10.145% | $230.4784 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
Purchase #7 | $133.26 | 3.799% | $138.3225 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $975.56 | $1,057.5588 | $1,057.56 | $1,057.60 | $1,057.50 |