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 | $78.54 | 6.550% | $83.6844 | $83.68 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
Purchase #2 | $135.92 | 6.586% | $144.8717 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
Purchase #3 | $162.41 | 12.158% | $182.1558 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
Purchase #4 | $218.44 | 3.706% | $226.5354 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
Purchase #5 | $132.64 | 9.287% | $144.9583 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
Purchase #6 | $245.90 | 8.489% | $266.7745 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
Purchase #7 | $9.98 | 4.452% | $10.4243 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.83 | $1,059.4044 | $1,059.40 | $1,059.35 | $1,059.50 |