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 | $78.35 | 9.245% | $85.5935 | $85.59 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
Purchase #2 | $171.52 | 10.305% | $189.1951 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
Purchase #3 | $92.90 | 10.539% | $102.6907 | $102.69 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
Purchase #4 | $105.47 | 13.719% | $119.9394 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
Purchase #5 | $241.32 | 13.121% | $272.9836 | $272.98 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
Purchase #6 | $172.43 | 4.568% | $180.3066 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
Purchase #7 | $52.57 | 4.322% | $54.8421 | $54.84 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $914.56 | $1,005.5510 | $1,005.55 | $1,005.60 | $1,005.50 |