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 | $141.79 | 9.591% | $155.3891 | $155.39 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
Purchase #2 | $219.55 | 3.387% | $226.9862 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
Purchase #3 | $76.75 | 5.288% | $80.8085 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
Purchase #4 | $169.80 | 12.637% | $191.2576 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
Purchase #5 | $194.40 | 10.487% | $214.7867 | $214.79 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
Purchase #6 | $183.80 | 10.808% | $203.6651 | $203.67 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
Purchase #7 | $14.77 | 5.755% | $15.62 | $15.62 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,000.86 | $1,088.5132 | $1,088.53 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.60 |