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 | $79.83 | 13.404% | $90.5304 | $90.53 | $90.55 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.69 | 6.873% | $78.7547 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
Purchase #3 | $140.49 | 3.485% | $145.3861 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
Purchase #4 | $200.88 | 7.839% | $216.627 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
Purchase #5 | $241.83 | 5.585% | $255.3362 | $255.34 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
Purchase #6 | $40.63 | 7.106% | $43.5172 | $43.52 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
Purchase #7 | $226.52 | 7.599% | $243.7333 | $243.73 | $243.75 | $243.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,003.87 | $1,073.8849 | $1,073.89 | $1,073.95 | $1,073.80 |