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 | $82.39 | 8.351% | $89.2704 | $89.27 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
Purchase #2 | $177.63 | 6.490% | $189.1582 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
Purchase #3 | $239.71 | 12.105% | $268.7269 | $268.73 | $268.75 | $268.70 |
Purchase #4 | $15.93 | 5.209% | $16.7598 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
Purchase #5 | $85.51 | 11.222% | $95.1059 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
Purchase #6 | $219.94 | 8.476% | $238.5821 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
Purchase #7 | $127.77 | 8.370% | $138.4643 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $948.88 | $1,036.0676 | $1,036.07 | $1,036.05 | $1,036.20 |