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 | $72.25 | 12.672% | $81.4055 | $81.41 | $81.40 | $81.40 |
Purchase #2 | $73.40 | 12.479% | $82.5596 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
Purchase #3 | $80.76 | 10.174% | $88.9765 | $88.98 | $89.00 | $89.00 |
Purchase #4 | $219.85 | 8.234% | $237.9524 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
Purchase #5 | $66.45 | 5.287% | $69.9632 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
Purchase #6 | $231.90 | 7.214% | $248.6293 | $248.63 | $248.65 | $248.60 |
Purchase #7 | $211.88 | 3.348% | $218.9737 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $956.49 | $1,028.4602 | $1,028.46 | $1,028.45 | $1,028.60 |