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 | $87.64 | 5.859% | $92.7748 | $92.77 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
Purchase #2 | $153.94 | 13.182% | $174.2324 | $174.23 | $174.25 | $174.20 |
Purchase #3 | $98.68 | 3.256% | $101.893 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
Purchase #4 | $127.34 | 4.588% | $133.1824 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
Purchase #5 | $37.78 | 6.439% | $40.2127 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
Purchase #6 | $220.79 | 10.767% | $244.5625 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
Purchase #7 | $242.89 | 5.362% | $255.9138 | $255.91 | $255.90 | $255.90 |
7 purchase totals = | $969.06 | $1,042.7716 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.75 | $1,042.80 |