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 | $84.72 | 3.745% | $87.8928 | $87.89 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
Purchase #2 | $180.97 | 11.141% | $201.1319 | $201.13 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
Purchase #3 | $117.81 | 11.649% | $131.5337 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
Purchase #4 | $141.34 | 12.298% | $158.722 | $158.72 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
Purchase #5 | $42.34 | 8.833% | $46.0799 | $46.08 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
Purchase #6 | $208.57 | 4.503% | $217.9619 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
Purchase #7 | $191.97 | 7.123% | $205.644 | $205.64 | $205.65 | $205.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $967.72 | $1,048.9662 | $1,048.95 | $1,049.00 | $1,048.90 |