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 | $84.61 | 3.786% | $87.8133 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
Purchase #2 | $237.80 | 10.584% | $262.9688 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
Purchase #3 | $90.62 | 12.170% | $101.6485 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
Purchase #4 | $237.50 | 8.232% | $257.051 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
Purchase #5 | $96.53 | 10.842% | $106.9958 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
Purchase #6 | $75.95 | 12.326% | $85.3116 | $85.31 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
Purchase #7 | $160.52 | 11.352% | $178.7422 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $983.53 | $1,080.5312 | $1,080.53 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.50 |