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 | $81.83 | 3.833% | $84.9665 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
Purchase #2 | $232.27 | 4.471% | $242.6548 | $242.65 | $242.65 | $242.70 |
Purchase #3 | $242.72 | 11.337% | $270.2372 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
Purchase #4 | $201.57 | 4.142% | $209.919 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
Purchase #5 | $100.72 | 9.238% | $110.0245 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
Purchase #6 | $190.46 | 12.481% | $214.2313 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
Purchase #7 | $244.99 | 7.411% | $263.1462 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,294.56 | $1,395.1795 | $1,395.18 | $1,395.15 | $1,395.10 |