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 | $80.34 | 6.513% | $85.5725 | $85.57 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
Purchase #2 | $160.53 | 3.225% | $165.7071 | $165.71 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
Purchase #3 | $101.60 | 7.739% | $109.4628 | $109.46 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
Purchase #4 | $134.74 | 12.791% | $151.9746 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
Purchase #5 | $85.75 | 5.862% | $90.7767 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
Purchase #6 | $177.75 | 10.361% | $196.1667 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
Purchase #7 | $240.95 | 4.677% | $252.2192 | $252.22 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $981.66 | $1,051.8796 | $1,051.88 | $1,051.80 | $1,052.00 |