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 | $82.53 | 8.395% | $89.4584 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #2 | $138.38 | 7.555% | $148.8346 | $148.83 | $148.85 | $148.80 |
Purchase #3 | $160.68 | 11.390% | $178.9815 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
Purchase #4 | $247.50 | 6.843% | $264.4364 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
Purchase #5 | $34.79 | 5.586% | $36.7334 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
Purchase #6 | $163.42 | 13.511% | $185.4997 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
Purchase #7 | $173.60 | 3.435% | $179.5632 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.90 | $1,083.5072 | $1,083.50 | $1,083.55 | $1,083.50 |