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 | $77.94 | 8.352% | $84.4495 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
Purchase #2 | $146.53 | 4.476% | $153.0887 | $153.09 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
Purchase #3 | $213.40 | 8.317% | $231.1485 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
Purchase #4 | $145.84 | 10.261% | $160.8046 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
Purchase #5 | $82.64 | 13.448% | $93.7534 | $93.75 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
Purchase #6 | $144.72 | 12.366% | $162.6161 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
Purchase #7 | $150.53 | 5.389% | $158.6421 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $961.60 | $1,044.5029 | $1,044.50 | $1,044.50 | $1,044.40 |