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 | $79.95 | 6.535% | $85.1747 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
Purchase #2 | $201.77 | 5.401% | $212.6676 | $212.67 | $212.65 | $212.70 |
Purchase #3 | $69.99 | 5.421% | $73.7842 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
Purchase #4 | $225.44 | 4.136% | $234.7642 | $234.76 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
Purchase #5 | $138.99 | 3.268% | $143.5322 | $143.53 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
Purchase #6 | $75.43 | 4.734% | $79.0009 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
Purchase #7 | $130.30 | 10.515% | $144.001 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $921.87 | $972.9248 | $972.91 | $972.90 | $973.00 |