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 | $78.45 | 5.298% | $82.6063 | $82.61 | $82.60 | $82.60 |
Purchase #2 | $227.67 | 12.550% | $256.2426 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
Purchase #3 | $129.38 | 10.720% | $143.2495 | $143.25 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
Purchase #4 | $223.36 | 3.799% | $231.8454 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
Purchase #5 | $81.40 | 5.314% | $85.7256 | $85.73 | $85.75 | $85.70 |
Purchase #6 | $124.62 | 10.554% | $137.7724 | $137.77 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
Purchase #7 | $153.57 | 4.343% | $160.2395 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,018.45 | $1,097.6813 | $1,097.69 | $1,097.70 | $1,097.50 |