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 | $78.74 | 9.814% | $86.4675 | $86.47 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $134.39 | 5.577% | $141.8849 | $141.88 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
Purchase #3 | $87.73 | 13.818% | $99.8525 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
Purchase #4 | $150.47 | 12.414% | $169.1493 | $169.15 | $169.15 | $169.10 |
Purchase #5 | $249.89 | 3.472% | $258.5662 | $258.57 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
Purchase #6 | $157.25 | 4.632% | $164.5338 | $164.53 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
Purchase #7 | $170.41 | 4.516% | $178.1057 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,028.88 | $1,098.5599 | $1,098.56 | $1,098.55 | $1,098.60 |