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 | $83.57 | 3.558% | $86.5434 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $197.99 | 8.213% | $214.2509 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
Purchase #3 | $220.66 | 6.490% | $234.9808 | $234.98 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
Purchase #4 | $51.42 | 7.814% | $55.438 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
Purchase #5 | $236.65 | 9.474% | $259.0702 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
Purchase #6 | $107.62 | 9.432% | $117.7707 | $117.77 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
Purchase #7 | $98.32 | 5.166% | $103.3992 | $103.40 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $996.23 | $1,071.4532 | $1,071.45 | $1,071.45 | $1,071.50 |