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 | $81.82 | 5.665% | $86.4551 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
Purchase #2 | $92.73 | 8.357% | $100.4794 | $100.48 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
Purchase #3 | $165.49 | 7.143% | $177.311 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
Purchase #4 | $89.76 | 6.354% | $95.4634 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
Purchase #5 | $246.55 | 13.560% | $279.9822 | $279.98 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
Purchase #6 | $43.74 | 7.354% | $46.9566 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
Purchase #7 | $245.67 | 11.517% | $273.9638 | $273.96 | $273.95 | $274.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $965.76 | $1,060.6115 | $1,060.61 | $1,060.60 | $1,060.80 |