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 | $79.99 | 12.635% | $90.0967 | $90.10 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
Purchase #2 | $89.75 | 9.719% | $98.4728 | $98.47 | $98.45 | $98.50 |
Purchase #3 | $142.35 | 10.624% | $157.4733 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
Purchase #4 | $205.61 | 12.720% | $231.7636 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $243.71 | 8.799% | $265.154 | $265.15 | $265.15 | $265.20 |
Purchase #6 | $126.81 | 9.407% | $138.739 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
Purchase #7 | $196.78 | 11.327% | $219.0693 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,085.00 | $1,200.7687 | $1,200.76 | $1,200.70 | $1,200.90 |