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 | $80.69 | 8.384% | $87.455 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
Purchase #2 | $91.45 | 7.214% | $98.0472 | $98.05 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
Purchase #3 | $248.37 | 13.382% | $281.6069 | $281.61 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
Purchase #4 | $206.53 | 10.536% | $228.29 | $228.29 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
Purchase #5 | $217.53 | 10.596% | $240.5795 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
Purchase #6 | $33.71 | 12.309% | $37.8594 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
Purchase #7 | $144.38 | 12.645% | $162.6369 | $162.64 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,022.66 | $1,136.4749 | $1,136.49 | $1,136.50 | $1,136.50 |