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 | $85.81 | 3.124% | $88.4907 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $168.69 | 5.191% | $177.4467 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
Purchase #3 | $183.94 | 12.194% | $206.3696 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
Purchase #4 | $35.82 | 10.277% | $39.5012 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
Purchase #5 | $86.64 | 5.295% | $91.2276 | $91.23 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
Purchase #6 | $191.84 | 4.589% | $200.6435 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
Purchase #7 | $217.87 | 8.828% | $237.1036 | $237.10 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
7 purchase totals = | $970.61 | $1,040.7829 | $1,040.78 | $1,040.80 | $1,040.70 |