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 | $78.61 | 6.208% | $83.4901 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
Purchase #2 | $60.27 | 13.435% | $68.3673 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
Purchase #3 | $147.96 | 11.176% | $164.496 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
Purchase #4 | $125.41 | 6.748% | $133.8727 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
Purchase #5 | $205.91 | 5.584% | $217.408 | $217.41 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
Purchase #6 | $250.67 | 11.323% | $279.0534 | $279.05 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
Purchase #7 | $55.96 | 12.704% | $63.0692 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $924.79 | $1,009.7567 | $1,009.76 | $1,009.70 | $1,009.90 |