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 | $155.54 | 8.180% | $168.2632 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
Purchase #2 | $196.54 | 9.451% | $215.115 | $215.12 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
Purchase #3 | $80.52 | 11.109% | $89.465 | $89.47 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
Purchase #4 | $30.55 | 5.279% | $32.1627 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
Purchase #5 | $26.88 | 12.159% | $30.1483 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
Purchase #6 | $90.43 | 5.613% | $95.5058 | $95.51 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
Purchase #7 | $239.50 | 7.795% | $258.169 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $819.96 | $888.8290 | $888.84 | $888.75 | $888.90 |