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 | $79.95 | 7.233% | $85.7328 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
Purchase #2 | $217.46 | 12.290% | $244.1858 | $244.19 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
Purchase #3 | $80.95 | 4.591% | $84.6664 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
Purchase #4 | $150.55 | 3.753% | $156.2001 | $156.20 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
Purchase #5 | $186.52 | 3.191% | $192.4719 | $192.47 | $192.45 | $192.50 |
Purchase #6 | $129.90 | 12.440% | $146.0596 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
Purchase #7 | $140.39 | 3.261% | $144.9681 | $144.97 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.72 | $1,054.2847 | $1,054.29 | $1,054.25 | $1,054.40 |