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 | $85.39 | 5.685% | $90.2444 | $90.24 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
Purchase #2 | $7.55 | 3.580% | $7.8203 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
Purchase #3 | $170.44 | 6.490% | $181.5016 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
Purchase #4 | $248.87 | 3.745% | $258.1902 | $258.19 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
Purchase #5 | $148.91 | 11.122% | $165.4718 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
Purchase #6 | $90.78 | 10.676% | $100.4717 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
Purchase #7 | $186.76 | 13.690% | $212.3274 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $938.70 | $1,016.0274 | $1,016.02 | $1,016.00 | $1,016.00 |