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 | $86.50 | 4.590% | $90.4704 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
Purchase #2 | $235.33 | 12.201% | $264.0426 | $264.04 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
Purchase #3 | $243.26 | 13.298% | $275.6087 | $275.61 | $275.60 | $275.60 |
Purchase #4 | $154.87 | 4.695% | $162.1411 | $162.14 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
Purchase #5 | $127.41 | 13.629% | $144.7747 | $144.77 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
Purchase #6 | $50.94 | 7.405% | $54.7121 | $54.71 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
Purchase #7 | $87.45 | 9.196% | $95.4919 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
7 purchase totals = | $985.76 | $1,087.2415 | $1,087.23 | $1,087.20 | $1,087.20 |