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 | $84.74 | 3.383% | $87.6068 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
Purchase #2 | $213.72 | 7.263% | $229.2425 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
Purchase #3 | $209.35 | 6.305% | $222.5495 | $222.55 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
Purchase #4 | $246.39 | 7.775% | $265.5468 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
Purchase #5 | $154.76 | 4.188% | $161.2413 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
Purchase #6 | $171.46 | 13.280% | $194.2299 | $194.23 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
Purchase #7 | $174.47 | 12.194% | $195.7449 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,254.89 | $1,356.1617 | $1,356.16 | $1,356.20 | $1,355.90 |