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 | $85.36 | 3.666% | $88.4893 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
Purchase #2 | $130.57 | 3.816% | $135.5526 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
Purchase #3 | $223.88 | 8.318% | $242.5023 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
Purchase #4 | $124.78 | 8.726% | $135.6683 | $135.67 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
Purchase #5 | $211.59 | 5.325% | $222.8572 | $222.86 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
Purchase #6 | $129.96 | 5.143% | $136.6438 | $136.64 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
Purchase #7 | $244.89 | 5.683% | $258.8071 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,151.03 | $1,220.5206 | $1,220.52 | $1,220.50 | $1,220.60 |