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 | $84.90 | 9.276% | $92.7753 | $92.78 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
Purchase #2 | $100.60 | 12.549% | $113.2243 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
Purchase #3 | $208.37 | 7.596% | $224.1978 | $224.20 | $224.20 | $224.20 |
Purchase #4 | $178.37 | 3.854% | $185.2444 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
Purchase #5 | $112.62 | 11.853% | $125.9688 | $125.97 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
Purchase #6 | $71.78 | 10.538% | $79.3442 | $79.34 | $79.35 | $79.30 |
Purchase #7 | $209.64 | 9.587% | $229.7382 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $966.28 | $1,050.4930 | $1,050.49 | $1,050.50 | $1,050.40 |