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 | $79.99 | 3.777% | $83.0112 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
Purchase #2 | $234.97 | 4.520% | $245.5906 | $245.59 | $245.60 | $245.60 |
Purchase #3 | $35.50 | 5.246% | $37.3623 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
Purchase #4 | $243.44 | 11.171% | $270.6347 | $270.63 | $270.65 | $270.60 |
Purchase #5 | $244.29 | 7.862% | $263.4961 | $263.50 | $263.50 | $263.50 |
Purchase #6 | $77.34 | 10.751% | $85.6548 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.70 |
Purchase #7 | $123.89 | 9.806% | $136.0387 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,039.42 | $1,121.7884 | $1,121.78 | $1,121.80 | $1,121.80 |