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 | $85.85 | 3.809% | $89.12 | $89.12 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
Purchase #2 | $17.25 | 8.858% | $18.778 | $18.78 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
Purchase #3 | $144.72 | 11.753% | $161.7289 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
Purchase #4 | $228.78 | 7.156% | $245.1515 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
Purchase #5 | $210.48 | 7.367% | $225.9861 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
Purchase #6 | $208.97 | 10.411% | $230.7259 | $230.73 | $230.75 | $230.70 |
Purchase #7 | $214.45 | 12.236% | $240.6901 | $240.69 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,110.50 | $1,212.1805 | $1,212.19 | $1,212.25 | $1,212.20 |