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 | $117.87 | 11.648% | $131.5995 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
Purchase #2 | $81.70 | 6.236% | $86.7948 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
Purchase #3 | $158.64 | 10.326% | $175.0212 | $175.02 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
Purchase #4 | $32.67 | 10.858% | $36.2173 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
Purchase #5 | $184.30 | 7.565% | $198.2423 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
Purchase #6 | $244.62 | 10.274% | $269.7523 | $269.75 | $269.75 | $269.80 |
Purchase #7 | $174.31 | 6.275% | $185.248 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
7 purchase totals = | $994.11 | $1,082.8754 | $1,082.87 | $1,082.85 | $1,082.80 |