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 | $74.26 | 10.632% | $82.1553 | $82.16 | $82.15 | $82.20 |
Purchase #2 | $128.85 | 4.361% | $134.4691 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
Purchase #3 | $68.73 | 8.266% | $74.4112 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
Purchase #4 | $14.69 | 3.138% | $15.151 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
Purchase #5 | $236.52 | 9.291% | $258.4951 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
Purchase #6 | $223.58 | 6.315% | $237.6991 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
Purchase #7 | $211.80 | 11.233% | $235.5915 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.43 | $1,037.9723 | $1,037.98 | $1,037.95 | $1,038.10 |