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 | $77.98 | 5.409% | $82.1979 | $82.20 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
Purchase #2 | $115.83 | 11.402% | $129.0369 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
Purchase #3 | $181.27 | 10.338% | $200.0097 | $200.01 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Purchase #4 | $86.44 | 3.362% | $89.3461 | $89.35 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
Purchase #5 | $241.90 | 8.266% | $261.8955 | $261.90 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
Purchase #6 | $219.69 | 13.747% | $249.8908 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
Purchase #7 | $66.84 | 6.738% | $71.3437 | $71.34 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $989.95 | $1,083.7206 | $1,083.73 | $1,083.75 | $1,083.60 |